Now Hiring: Three Tenure-Track Assistant Professors
The School of Theology at Moravian University invites applications for three tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor rank to start in July 2025. This cluster hire is intended to attract the best candidates from a diverse pool to join us in working to build and sustain inclusive excellence. Candidates will demonstrate innovation in teaching and …
Read MoreNew Lifelong Learning Resources from the Lancaster Theological Seminary and Moravian Theological Seminary
Lifelong Learning Resources from Lancaster Theological Seminary and Moravian Theological Seminary in the wake of the 2024 election. All Together Now is a series of Lifelong Learning resources to help equip religious leaders amidst increased tensions and challenges in America today by providing opportunities for connection, shared learning, spiritual renewal, and plans for action. Each …
Read MoreSearch Begins for New VP & Dean of the School of Theology
Moravian University (www.moravian.edu), the nation’s sixth oldest college institution and the fastest-growing university in the region, seeks a Vice President and Dean for the School of Theology. The Vice President and Dean for the School of Theology sits on the President’s Cabinet and shares in the governance of the school with the President and other …
Read MoreAnn B. Barshinger
Ann B. Barshinger, a generous spirit, transformational philanthropist, and long-time friend and supporter of Lancaster Seminary, died on Sunday, July 21. Our campus is named for Ann. We mourn along with the thousands of others impacted by Ann’s tremendous legacy. Her Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at the Ann & Richard Barshinger …
Read MoreMicro-Gardening the Perfect Salsa Ingredients Subject of Latest Community Workshop
Officials from Moravian University, Lancaster and the Lancaster Theological Seminary hosted a micro-gardening workshop on July 31 on the historic Seminary’s Ann B. Barshinger Campus. Lancaster area gardener Shauna Yorty, shown here, led the nearly two dozen attendees. Community members, both young and old, showed up to grab a bucket, add some soil, and skillfully …
Read More199th Commencement will be May 4, 2024
Lancaster Theological Seminary will hold its 199th Commencement on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The graduate school of theology will award a total of 16 degrees: 10 Master of Divinity degrees, four Doctor of Ministry degrees, one Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership degree and one Master of Arts (Religion). Commencement day will begin at …
Read MoreLancaster Seminary Promotes Rev. Dr. Catherine E. Williams to Tenured Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship
The Lancaster Theological Seminary Board of Trustees voted this week to promote the Rev. Dr. Catherine E. Williams to associate professor of preaching and worship with tenure. Described as a “consummate teacher” by colleagues, Williams joined Lancaster Theological Seminary in 2017, the year she received a Ph.D. in practical theology – homiletics from Princeton Theological …
Read MoreLancaster Theological Seminary to Host Rep. Barbara Lee (D-California) for The Rt. Rev. Dr. Nathan Baxter Forum for African American Studies
The trailblazing Democratic Congresswoman from California, Rep. Barbara Lee, comes to Lancaster Theological Seminary on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 5:00p.m. to present at The Rt. Rev. Dr. Nathan D. Baxter Forum for African American Studies at Lancaster Theological Seminary. The event, marking Women’s History Month, will feature a wide-ranging talk on politics and peace, …
Read MoreLancaster and Moravian Seminaries to Launch Joint Curriculum, Three New Shared Degree Programs in 2024
November 7, 2023 Moravian University, Moravian Theological Seminary, and Lancaster Theological Seminary today announce that they will launch a joint curriculum – taught on both campuses – that will include three new, shared graduate degree programs in Fall 2024, pending approval by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The three programs in the new …
Read MoreKatherine Ragsdale Named Seminary Interim VP, Dean
Moravian University Appoints The Very Rev. Katherine Ragsdale Interim Vice President and Dean of Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary BETHLEHEM, PA, September 8, 2023: Today, Moravian University announced that the Very Reverend Katherine Hancock Ragsdale will serve as interim vice president and dean of Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary until the …
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