Year: 2024

Fall 2024 Engage Magazine

The Fall 2024 issue of Engage magazine honors Dr. Mark Young as he concludes his fifteen-year tenure as president this December. Denver Seminary faculty and community members also reflect on the Seminary’s core commitment to Global Concern. Additionally, this issue features stories about the Seminary’s upcoming 75th anniversary, highlights from students and alumni, updates on events…

God with Us: 2024 Advent Devotional

For our 2024 Advent Devotional, members of the Denver Seminary community wrote these twenty-five devotions focused on the theme of “God with us.” “Remembering can be a deeply spiritual discipline. It allows us to see ever more clearly what we often miss in the hustle and bustle of daily life: the abiding presence of Christ…

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Burge sees danger in ‘political monoculture’ of evangelicalism

The problem with white evangelicals isn’t their close affiliation with the Republican Party but the homogeneity of their political thinking and culture, sociologist of religion Ryan Burge said during a conference hosted by Denver Seminary. “When a religious movement becomes overwhelmingly a political monoculture, that’s bad not just for the people in the pews, but for…

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Denver Seminary Appoints Dr. Mark Husbands as Eighth President, Effective Jan. 1, 2025

Littleton, Colo. – The Denver Seminary Board of Trustees announced today the appointment of Dr. Mark Husbands as Denver Seminary’s eighth president, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Husbands, a distinguished theologian, educator, and leader in Christian higher education, succeeds Dr. Mark Young, who will retire on Dec. 31, after 15 years of outstanding service. Husbands brings…

Discover Your Ministry Calling: A Path for Women at Denver Seminary

Today, many Christian women feel called to ministry and wonder if there is a place for them in church leadership. So, if you find yourself asking, “Is there a place for me in ministry?” The answer is yes. God uniquely gifts women for a variety of ministry roles throughout the church. At Denver Seminary, we…

The Gospel Initiative at Denver Seminary to Host Conference on the Church and Race Fri. Oct. 25, in person or online

Littleton, Colo. – Racism and Christian faith have intersected in complex and turbulent ways throughout U.S. history. While media cycles reignite these conversations, they often fail to provide clear guidance for constructive dialogue, leaving many to grapple with the Church’s past complicity and future opportunities without agreed outcomes. On Fri., Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m….

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In Perspective: Engaging the World Through Foster Care

Join us as we explore the complex challenge of caring for God’s precious children through foster care. We will learn from experienced leaders and caregivers about obstacles and opportunities facing foster care families in the United States. Among the questions we will address are: How does the foster care system impact our youth and families? How have…

Denver Seminary names Dr. Michell Temple the Dr. Vernon C. Grounds Endowed Chair of Christian Counseling

Littleton, Colo. – Denver Seminary has announced Dr. Michell Temple, assistant professor of Counseling, as the Dr. Vernon C. Grounds Endowed Chair of Christian Counseling, effective Sept. 1. Dr. Temple joined Denver Seminary in 2021. She holds an Ed.D. in professional counseling and supervision from the University of West Georgia and a Ph.D. in counselor…

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What is the Difference Between Master of Divinity vs. a Master of Theology

The realm of theological education offers a diverse array of degree programs catering to individuals with a passion for understanding and exploring matters of faith, spirituality, and religious practices. Students commonly pursue the Master of Divinity (MDiv) or the Master of Theology (ThM). While these degrees share similarities, they also possess distinct characteristics that set…