Year: 2024

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Americans are increasingly unwilling to cross boundaries to talk about racial injustice, seminary prof contends

Progress toward deep and effective racial healing in the United States has become disturbingly slow across church and society, a Colorado faith leader said during a podcast hosted by Denver Seminary. “Frankly, I’m scared about where we are because I think the blaming and shaming is reaching a boiling point,” John Moreland, the seminary’s director of…

Esteemed Korean Theologian and Church Leader, Dr. Jung-Hyun Oh, Receives Honorary Doctorate from Denver Seminary

Littleton, Colo. – Denver Seminary awarded Rev. Dr. Jung-Hyun Oh an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree during its 2024 Commencement service in May. Dr. Oh, a distinguished leader in the global Christian community, serves as the Senior Pastor of Sarang Church in Seoul, South Korea, a congregation recognized for its extraordinary membership exceeding 100,000 and…

존경받는 한국의 신학자이자 교회 지도자인 오정현 박사,덴버신학교에서 명예 박사학위 수여 받아

콜로라도 리틀턴 – 덴버신학교는 2024년 5월에 열린 학위 수여식에서 오정현 목사에게 명예 신학 박사학위를 수여하였다. 오 박사는 글로벌 기독교계의 저명한 지도자로, 한국 서울에 위치한 사랑의 교회 담임목사이며, 사랑의 교회는 10만 명이 넘는 성도와 주간 출석인원 3만에서 3만 5천 명에 이르는 놀라운 교세를 자랑하고 있다. 그는 또한, 숭실대학교 이사장과 사랑글로벌아카데미 총장을 역임하고 있다. 오정현 박사는 포체스트룸…

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Denver Seminary Awarded $1.25 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Develop and Enhance Training for Current and Future Preachers

Denver Seminary has received a grant of $1.25 million from Lilly Endowment, inc. to help to expand the understanding of compelling preaching, support aspiring and active preachers, and develop communities of learners for long-term benefit of the global Church. …

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Christians could bring down the heat on the gun debate, author says

There is a way to reduce the anger and polarization around America’s gun debate by using tenets of faith, according to Michael Austin, author of God and Guns in America. “We really can reduce gun violence in the United States while actually protecting the rights of responsible gun owners in ways that are true to the Second…

Denver Seminary to Address the Church and Gun Violence during April 19 Conference with MacArthur Fellow Dr. Jennifer Carlson

Littleton, Colo. – Amidst the ongoing spotlight on gun violence in political discussions, school safety conversations, and community forums, the Church has frequently remained on the sidelines of conversations. On Fri., April 19, the Gospel Initiative at Denver Seminary will take a proactive stance hosting the “Compelling and Credible Witness: The Church and Gun Violence”…

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Denver Seminary’s Spurgeon Lecture Series, April 16

Denver Seminary will host the Spurgeon Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt, Tuesday, April 16 on the Denver Seminary campus in the Vernon Grounds Reading Room in the library. Schedule of Events Tuesday, April 16 | 11am-1pm Panel Discussion | Better Together: Men and Women in the Academy and Church Tuesday, April 16 |…

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Denver Seminary Announces Presidential Retirement and Appointment of Search Committee

Littleton, Colo – The Board of Trustees of Denver Seminary, at their March 7 meeting, received and accepted the request from Dr. Mark Young to complete his 15-year tenure as President effective Dec. 31, 2024. Dr. Young will assume the position of Chancellor on Jan. 1, 2025.  “Serving alongside the faculty, staff, and trustees at…

Denver Seminary to Celebrate Black History Month with Rev. Connie Jackson, Feb. 20

LITTLETON, Colo. – Join Denver Seminary to pay tribute to the rich heritage of African Americans and to celebrate Black History Month, with Rev. Connie Jackson, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Denver Seminary and via livestream. Register for this free event at DenverSeminary.edu/Events. Rev. Connie Jackson, “Rev. CJ,” is recognized as a global ministry…

In Perspective: AI Benefits and Concerns for the Church

Have you ever wondered about the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Church? This webinar will investigate the possibilities and challenges of AI in spiritual contexts and discuss its potential role in worship, community engagement, and more. Our panelists will explore the impact technology has on the landscape of faith and the ethical considerations…