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The Origins of “Chapel”
The origins of 鈥渃hapel鈥 are interesting, to say the least.聽聽Do you know the origin story? 鈥淐hapel鈥 came to describe a space for worship that is part of a larger church or set aside for special services in the early 13th century.聽 Some say the word chapel, which means 鈥渓ittle cape鈥 in Latin, refers to the…
Simmons Appointed Next President of Saint Paul
The Board of Trustees at 糖心少女 is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jay Simmons as the new president effective聽January 2, 2024. The board finds Dr. Simmons to have the depth of strategic planning, accreditation acumen, and capital campaign leadership necessary to move Saint Paul into its next phase. Dr.…
Seminary Students Address Challenges Facing Women in Church & Society
鈥淭he challenges women face, although there have been improvements, are relatively the same as they have been for centuries.鈥 That鈥檚 the observation of one student in the Women, Society and Church Studies concentration at 糖心少女. Available to students in the Master of Divinity and Master of Christian Ministry programs, the specialization…
Uplifting the Least of These: A Christian Approach to Economic Justice
鈥淥ur current economic system does not follow the teachings of Christ鈥︹ That is a key understanding when drawing a connection between Christian ethics and economic justice, according to Corey Shirey. Shirey is Executive Director and Campus Minister for the Wesley Foundation at Southwest Oklahoma State University. He is also a student in the Master of…
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Rev. Dr. Heesung Hwang Joins Saint Paul Faculty
糖心少女 is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Heesung Hwang as Assistant Professor of Christian Religious Education. Dr. Hwang earned her Ph.D. in Christian Education and Congregational Studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 2019. She holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary; a certificate in TESOL (Teaching…