Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1993

120 1993 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THETheology and Homiletics and as Dean of the Faculty. He will representChurch at Westminster Abbey in September at the commemoration of the350th Anniversary of the Westminster Assembly. He will be leading aservice of worship in which some Psalms will be sung as they were sungin the 16th century. His present term expires in May 1994; he is eligible forreelection to another seven-year term.Dr. Russell, the Professor of Church History and Registrar, plans tocontinue through the 1993-94 year, and has agreed to teach two quartersin the 1994-95 year, but has asked to be relieved as Registrar effective May1994. Professor Lowe serves effectively in the Chair of Old TestamentStudies, and continues to make progress toward his Ph.D. His currentthree—year term expires in May 1994, and he is eligible for election to aseven-year term.Dr. Robson has been on campus since the fall of 1992, and begins histhree-year term as Professor ofNew Testament Studies on Jun 1,1993. Hetaught a two-hour course in Hebrew Reading in the Spring quarter, and isscheduled to teach Beginning Greek this summer and a full load of coursesin the Fall. He has initiated significant changes in the curriculum in hisdepartment, including an emphasis on computer literacy. The date for hisinauguration has been set for September 17, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. RachelGeorge continues her excellent service as Librarian and as manager of thecomputer center, and has overseen the installation of the new computerizedcatalog. President Stewart continues his responsibilities as Professorof Pastoral Theology. In addition to his teaching and administrative work,he is active on the Board of Directors of CUBM, the Board of Trustees ofGeneva College, and as Chairman of the Committee to Revise theDirectory for Worship. He attended meetings of the Evangelical SeminaryPresidents and Reformed Seminary Presidents, and a special meeting ofEvangelical Seminary Presidents to consider a Reformed Seminary inRussia. Since he will have reached age 70 by 1994, Dr. Stewart's term hasbeen extended one year, until May 31,1995, so that his successor will notneed to be elected until 1994.James Pennington was elected Professor of Missions by the 1991Synod for a two-year term beginning July 1,1991. He is not on salary, butreceives only a stipend for the courses he teaches (two each year). He iseligible for re-election to a second two-year term. We have also benefittedfrom the services of seven part-time faculty this year, and twelve guestlecturers. In addition, Dr. Ray Bakke of Trinity Episcopal School forMinistry conducted a seminar on Inner-City Ministry.STAFFThe Staff have continued unchanged this year, evidence of their