Following in the footsteps of a legend, Dr. Eva Bleeker steps into her role as the Rev. Dr. Jan McCormack Endowed Chair, bringing a passion for storytelling, mentorship, and equipping students for transformative ministry. The saying goes: You don’t want to follow a legend. But when Dr. Eva Bleeker was announced as the Rev. Dr….
By Anne Battle Schultz The term “theology” often brings to mind scholarly discussion and intellectual contemplation rather than the practicalities of daily life. But Dr. Ryan Tafilowski, chair of the Theology Department and assistant professor of Theology at Denver Seminary, has learned to “do theology” every day—and he teaches his students to do the same. …
When Felix Gilbert joined Denver Seminary’s faculty in 2013, he brought with him a passion for connecting the Seminary with Denver’s urban communities. As the founder and director of the Urban Initiative—now the Black Church Programs—he pioneered a year-long Lay Ministry Program to equip lay leaders in urban Denver communities. His visionary leadership helped bridge…
By: Melanie Predolich For Dr. Doug Nuenke, a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Doctor of Ministry (DMin) graduate of Denver Seminary, his work has never been about the recognition or the position but about the gospel and God’s people. Doug’s walk with Christ began in the early 1980s during his undergraduate studies at Texas Christian…
By: Dr. Mark Husbands, Denver Seminary President As we observe the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter, Denver Seminary stands with our nation in honoring a remarkable leader whose Christian testimony transcended political, social, and religious divides. Across his 99-plus years, President Carter exemplified what it looks like to respond to biblical call…
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 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…
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…
Originally published in Engage Magazine, 2023-24 The concept of redemptive relationships captivated me shortly after arriving at Denver Seminary, where redemptive relationships are firmly rooted as a core commitment. Here, we move toward others believing they themselves are new creatures in Christ, rousing humbleness, accepting brokenness, and gaining a willingness to evaluate themselves honestly based…
Debra Anderson, assistant professor of Training and Mentoring, chair of the Training and Mentoring Curriculum Originally published in Engage Magazine, 2023-24 After teaching a class on mentored formation, my colleague relayed to me a student’s question, “What if my mentor asks me to reveal my deeper thoughts?” They had been in discussion about how to…