Complete 2012 Journal - 2012 NC Conference Journal

290 The North Carolina Annual Conference – 2012 Journal
Sustainability: The School stepped up its green offices, composting, and carbon
reduction. We were even a BU Challenge winner!
Reclaiming our Tradition: We dedicated the Truman D. Collins Chair of Global
Christianity and Mission and honored the Collins Professor Dana Robert. We also
honored Distinguished Alums: Sally Dyck (’76, ’78), UM Bishop, Minnesota; Philip
Wogaman (’57, ’60), ethicist and leader in church and academy; Janet Yarlott Horton
(’76), pioneer as army chaplain; Barry Lynn (’73), public theologian on church and state;
and Jeremy Smith (’06), young tech-savvy alum and UM pastor in Oklahoma.
People’s History: We had a fabulous lecture and interview with James Lawson, UMC
pastor, Civil Rights leader, and prophet!
Still to Come!
Alumni/ae Connections: Find interesting articles on STHConnect (http://www.
bu.edu/sthconnect/). Watch also for regional alumni/ae gatherings (send ideas to Jaclyn
Jones, jkjones@bu.edu or 617-353-8972).
Matriculation and Alum Weekend: On 19 September 2012, we will welcome an
outstanding class of new students, install the new Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social
Ethics, and honor the School of Theology Class of 1962.
Lifelong Learning: Webinars are unfolding! Stay tuned!
With gratitude and prayer,
Mary Elizabeth Moore
Dean, Boston University School of Theology
Gammon Theological Seminary
Gammon Theological Seminary (www.gammonseminary.org), located in Atlanta, GA, is
the United Methodist constituent member of the Interdenominational Theological Center
(ITC), a consortium of six historically African American theological schools. Gammon/ITC
is a co-educational, professional graduate school of theology. Its faculty personifies vigorous
scholarship, rigorous academic discipline, and significant research in the service of the church
and other communities in the world. Gammon/ITC is the world’s premier resource for black
church scholarship and faith-based solutions to the spiritual and socio-economic challenges
confronting the African American community and beyond.
Founded in 1883 by the Methodist Episcopal Church and with assistance from the
Freedman’s Aid Society, today Gammon Theological Seminary is one of the 13 theological
schools of the United Methodist Church. The faculty and administration of Gammon/ITC
create an environment in which critical thinking, investigative reflection, decision making,
and responsible action are fostered. Gammon/ITC is a member of the Atlanta University
Center Complex, the world’s largest enterprise of African American higher education. It is
also a member of The University Center of Georgia and the Atlanta Theological Association.
The school is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Gammon/ITC offers the following degree programs: the Master of Divinity, the Master of
Arts in Religious Education, the Master of Arts in Church Music, the Doctor of Theology
(Th.D.) in Pastoral Counseling, and the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.). There are also a