51ÊÓÆµ News
51ÊÓÆµ elects the Rev. Ruthanna Hooke, PhD, as 10th dean and president
The Board of Trustees of 51ÊÓÆµ has elected the Rev. Ruthanna B.
Awa Jangha Honored for Leadership in Revising National Spiritual and Religious Counseling Best Practices
Awa Jangha, Ph.D., assistant professor of counselor education at 51ÊÓÆµ, was recently
51ÊÓÆµ Welcomes 35 Graduates into the Alumni Community at 2026 Commencement
Commencement week at 51ÊÓÆµ was filled with joyful celebrations, meaningful worship, and
Anthony Baker and Gena St. David Announced as 58th Blandy Lecture Speakers
51ÊÓÆµ is proud to announce Anthony Baker, PhD and Gena St. David,
Building Connections: MHC Alumni Panel Brings Together Graduates and Seniors
This spring, the Master of Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program hosted a lively Alumni Panel
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe visits 51ÊÓÆµ Campus ahead of Commencement
Last month, 51ÊÓÆµ welcomed the Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe and the
51ÊÓÆµ Student Becomes First Episcopal Seminarian Selected for Bossey Institute in Switzerland
As the church continues to deepen its commitment to ecumenical and interreligious engagement, one 51ÊÓÆµ
Iona Collaborative and 51ÊÓÆµ to Offer Certificate in Congregational Spiritual Direction
The Iona Collaborative announces the inaugural cohort of students for the Certificate in Congregational Spiritual
Black Counseling Alumni Gathering at 51ÊÓÆµ Centers Wellness, Connection, and Community
In April, Counseling faculty and current counseling students at 51ÊÓÆµ organized a
51ÊÓÆµ Faculty Engage in Leadership and Professional Dialogue at National Counseling Conference
At this year’s American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference in Columbus, Ohio, 51ÊÓÆµ
51ÊÓÆµ Students Attended Annual AANHPI Episcopal Leadership Retreat
By Rachel Ambasing, MDiv Class of 2028 and Postulant in the Diocese of San Diego
Formation in the Borderland: Juniors Journey to the U.S.-Mexico Border for Encuentro
Each year, junior Master of Divinity students from 51ÊÓÆµ take part in

Two 51ÊÓÆµ Counseling Students Awarded Prestigious NBCC Minority Fellowship
For a third year, students in 51ÊÓÆµâ€™s counseling program have been awarded

51ÊÓÆµ Awarded Five Polly Bonds at Episcopal Communicators Conference
Last month at the Episcopal Communicators Conference, 51ÊÓÆµ won five Polly Bond Awards. The awards

51ÊÓÆµ Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
On May 1st, 51ÊÓÆµ celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special community

Dr. Renita Weems Hosts Womanist Hermeneutics Workshop: ‘Thinking Women of Faith’
In April, Dr. Renita Weems, 51ÊÓÆµ’s Visiting Professor in Old Testament studies,

Wally Moore Announces Retirement from 51ÊÓÆµ
Wally Moore, 51ÊÓÆµ’s beloved Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, announced

73rd Commencement Exercises at 51ÊÓÆµ
Join us for the 73rd Commencement Exercises of 51ÊÓÆµ! This year 51ÊÓÆµ

51ÊÓÆµ Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Women’s Ordination
On April 4th, 51ÊÓÆµ celebrated the 50th anniversary of women’s ordination in The Episcopal Church.

Holy Week and Triduum 2024 at 51ÊÓÆµ
Each year, 51ÊÓÆµ hosts Holy Week and the Easter Triduum services at

Putting the Pieces Together – Black History Month at 51ÊÓÆµ 2024
This year’s Black History Month at 51ÊÓÆµ was filled with joy, dancing, reflection, and community.

Dr. Willie James Jennings Announced as Commencement Speaker
51ÊÓÆµ announced recently that at the 73rd Commencement Exercises of Seminary of

Dr. Gena St. David promoted to Full Professor
On February 6, 2024, at the meeting of the 51ÊÓÆµ Board of

The Rev. Daniel Robayo Speaks on Multicultural Ministries at 2024 Harvey Lecture
On March 4, 2024, 51ÊÓÆµ hosted the annual Harvey Lecture featuring the Rev. Daniel Robayo,