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The 2012-2013 academic year is a year of transitions in many significant ways. The undergrad program became part of the board's responsibility, and new personnel were added from the classroom to the Vice President's office. Another significant transition is the retirement of a few of the UGST founding board members...
The 2012-2013 academic year is a year of transitions in many significant ways. The undergrad program became part of the board's responsibility, and new personnel were added from the classroom to the Vice President's office. Another significant transition is the retirement of a few of the UGST founding board members. Dr. Garth Hatheway served in a variety of capacities during his tenure from 1999 through 2012; he was board vice chair, assessment committee chair, and board chairman for the last five years. His chairmanship spanned the critical initial accreditation years and the acquisition of Gateway College of Evangelism.
Bro. Hatheway brought invaluable lifetime experiences as a pastor, district official and public school administrator to his term as board chairman. He served with the unique ability to grasp the complexities of academic processes such as accreditation and assessment while personally caring for faculty, students, administrators, donors, and other board members. Bro. Hatheway's infectious smile and outlook of hope in all things related to ministry will be greatly missed by everyone at UGST. Of course we know Bro. Hatheway's countless hours of board work while at the school and from his home were supported by his lovely wife, Sis. Phoebe Hatheway. We rest confident in the board trajectory set by Bro. Hatheway and know he continues to support UGST everywhere he goes.
On a personal note, I would like to extend a tremendous thank you to Bro. Garth Hatheway. As a new member of the Urshan family, Bro. Hatheway welcomed me so graciously and helped me every step of the way. I was intimidated by the task of preparing for our November board meetings. Bro. Hatheway calmed my fears by going the extra mile to support me and answer all of my questions. He was just a "text" away! Bro. Hatheway took time to connect with me personally. He read an article I had written for the Pentecostal Herald and commented on how he was impacted by my words. This compliment, from such a wise scholar, touched me deeply. I am so glad that I was mentored by Bro. Hatheway during my initial days in my new position. We already miss him, but we are so grateful for the selfless 13 years he gave to Urshan Graduate School of Theology and Urshan College.
UGST and UC are blessed by quality, dedicated leadership at all levels. The Urshan board was a significant component in founding and achieving initial accreditation of the seminary and with the acquisition of the undergraduate program. Bro. James Beardsley provided consistent quality leadership on the board from its founding until his retirement from the board at its last meeting.
UGST and UC are blessed by quality, dedicated leadership at all levels. The Urshan board was a significant component in founding and achieving initial accreditation of the seminary and with the acquisition of the undergraduate program. Bro. James Beardsley provided consistent quality leadership on the board from its founding until his retirement from the board at its last meeting.
Bro. Beardsley's experiences as a rocket scientist, educator, church planter, and district official served as gifts he brought to each new challenge the board faced. His service as the board vice chair and Academic Affairs Committee chair extended far beyond the two annual board meetings. During the 2008-2010 self study, Bro. Beardsley generously served as a member of the academic issues sub committee. His intensive participation for those two years will continue to have an impact on the school's faculty and curriculum for years to come.
Bro. Beardsley's passions included assessment of faculty needs and identifying pre-doctoral scholars who could impact UGST and the wider Apostolic movement. He always advocated for delivery of a quality education and was willing to do whatever it took to ensure it happened. He even invited students to participate in church planting internships at the Newark, Delaware church. As a friend to faculty and students alike, Bro. Beardsley will be sorely missed.
This is a composite listing of required texts for Spring 2013 courses which can be ordered through Amazon. Some courses may require additional readings not posted here (check syllabus).
Additional pictures from graduation and the banquet (hooding ceremony) can be found in the Media Gallery under the New & Events tab above or by clicking through the links in this heading. Photos are courtesy of Barry Davis Photography and McCarty Photography.
UGST President, David K. Bernard, was inaugurated as General Superintendent for the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) on Friday, March 5, 2010. Copies of the service can be ordered through Media Missions at www.myhopebookstore.com or by calling 314.837.7300 x458.
View the schedule for UGST's Symposium: "A Call to Build: Doing Church in the 21st Century" featuring tracks for chaplains, counselors and women who minister as well as biblical studies presentations and various Oneness Apostolic leaders! Register today to attend Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30!!
UGST's code for the FAFSA is: G41461. UGST is also listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs. Click heading for more.
Go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/,
click on “Click Here to Begin Your Search,” and under “Search by
Institution” type in “Urshan Graduate School of Theology.” We have the
official status of “pre-accreditation” or “candidate for accredited
membership.” This documents that we have official recognition of our
status and have the benefits of accreditation.
UGST's seventh annual Symposium held in conjunction with the Apostolic Leaders' Summit, will be November 6-7, 2008 and is entitled: "Standing Together for Truth." In addition to the presentation of academic papers, you are invited to interact with leaders of the largest Oneness organizations, participate in Roundtable discussions with David Bernard and Kenneth Haney, experience a variety of dramatic Bible enactments and more!
UGST is pleased to be partnering with UPCI Sunday School Division to offer a tour and course in the Holy Land. Jeff Brickle will teach the course, "Following John's Gospel" November 11-18 while visiting the sites associated with Jesus and His disciples. Click for more information.
The course will concentrate on the unique perspective of John, including the Gospel's background, geographical interest, structure, narrative logic and theology. It will also consider how the Gospel would have been performed originally by a lector before an audience. The tour will include the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Nazareth, Cana, Caesarea by the Sea, Jerusalem and Bethlehem as well as an optional excursion to the Dead Sea and Masada.
The program fee for "Following John's Gospel" is $250 whether you take the course for three graduate credits or for three continuing education units. For more information please contact Jeff Brickle (jbrickle@ugst.org ) or Rhonda Morley (rmorley@ugst.org ) at Urshan Graduate School (314-921-9290).
To register for the Holy Land tour, please contact Lana Farnell (lfarnell@upci.org ) at the UPCI General Sunday School Division (314-837-7300, x362 OR x358). Additional information (including travel costs and itinerary) is also available at the UPCI Sunday School Division website.
Endorsements from previous class:
“One of the finest and most life changing trips that I have ever been on. I will never preach the same again! The Bible has been ignited in my soul in a very special way after this trip. It is a must see!” -Don Martin (Tulsa, OK)
“Having classes at the end of each day reinforced and solidified what the Bible says about Jesus and his journeys. Attending the lectures and open discussions added an indescribable dimension to the tour.” -Kathy Hodgson
“Awesome? Enchanted? Spectacular? Incredible? Breathtaking? Exciting? Fascinating? I am unable to describe the feeling. There is not a word or group of words that can adequately describe the feeling of being in, seeing, feeling, and experiencing Israel. The trip was like a semester of seminary crammed into one week .... Scripture came alive with new meaning as I saw the land and events through the eyes of our excellent guide. It was a tremendous opportunity and I would encourage others to seriously consider being a part of this unique educational opportunity offered through Urshan Graduate School.” -Steve Harris (Center, TX)
“Since I have taken this class and studied the geography of the land in which Jesus lived and how the Gospels portrayed these areas, I will never see it the same way again! It has become a real place instead of pictures in a book. It helped me to understand customs, past, present and future events as well as appreciate the Word of God even more as it is spoken into our lives.” -Crystal Reece (Selmer, TN)
All are welcome to attend this series of free workshops designed to make you think about the way you live and act as a Christian. The first session meets November 17 at 7:30pm. It's a night of fun and fellowship you won't soon forget! Click the link above for more information.
