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3-February-1997 
97043 
 
                 News of Theological Institutions 
 
                          by Alexa Smith 
 
RICHMOND, Va.-- Jackson W. Carroll, a pioneer in the field of 
congregational studies, delivered the 1997 Sprunt Lecture Series at Union 
Theological Seminary in Virginia, Jan. 27-29.  The series, titled "Local 
Ecclesiologies: The Church in Post-traditional Society," was given at the 
Ginter Park Presbyterian Church and the seminary's Watts Chapel.  Carroll 
is currently director of the J.M. Ormond Research Center and is the Ruth W. 
and A. Morris Williams Jr. professor of religion and society at the Duke 
University Divinity School. 
 
SAN ANSELMO, Calif.-- More than 23 of San Francisco Theological Seminary 
(SFTS)'s trustees and administrators visited Korea last fall to evaluate 
seminary programs, experience firsthand the growth of the church in the 
Pacific Rim and deepen and expand the seminary's relationship with the 
Presbyterian church.  Board chair Lynn Upshaw said, "SFTS has strong ties 
with pastors and churches in Korea as well as Korean pastors and churches 
living in the United States.  Through the SFTS doctor of ministry and MATS 
programs, the seminary has built solid relationships with prominent Korean 
Christians.  We were privileged to respond to this opportunity to deepen 
those ties." 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-- "Violence in the Community of Faith" is the subject of 
the annual Caldwell Lectures, March 3-4, at Louisville Presbyterian 
Theological Seminary, to be delivered by Marie Fortune.  Forture is the 
founder of the Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence in 
Seattle, Wash., which as been an educational ministry for religious 
communities in the United States and Canada.  Following the lecture series, 
a ReflecTime continuing education program will be held titled "Pastor, Can 
You Come?: Sexual and Domestic Violence in the Congregation," led by Nancy 
Ramsay and Loren Townsend, members of the seminary's pastoral care faculty. 
The ReflecTime runs March 5-6 and the cost is $50. 
 
RICHMOND, Va.-- March 1 is the application deadline for the 1996-97 
Presbyterian School of Christian Education (PSCE) Congregation Awards, 
formerly known as Vision Awards and administered by PSCE. Now in its sixth 
year, the program recognizes Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Churches with 
outstanding education and outreach programs.  Each award carries a $1,000 
gift to expand or enhance the recognized program.  Applications are 
available from the PSCE Communications Office, 1205 Palmyra Ave., Richmond, 
Va.  23227.  For more information, call (804) 254-8049.  The awards are 
presented at the General Assembly. 
 
CHICAGO-- Ten new members were installed on the board of trustees of 
McCormick Theological Seminary.  They are John L. Anderson, Kathy Sims 
Collier, the Rev. Yun Chun Han, the Rev. Donald L. Harris, Elinor Kirkland 
Hite, the Rev. Eddie Knox Jr., William R. Lane, Jan Martin, the Rev. Mark 
McDonough, Sister Grace Marie Walle and Al Warren. 

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