Divinity school to hold inaugural convocation

Divinity School Dean Bill J. LeonardThe new Wake Forest University Divinity School will celebrate its opening with an inaugural convocation Oct. 12 accompanied by two days of related events, including seminars, lectures and a worship service.

“Theology at the Threshold of the 21st Century” is the theme of the celebration to be held Oct. 12 – 13 at Wake Forest. The divinity school is the first professional school to open at the university since 1969. Classes began in the new school Aug. 25.

Divinity School Dean Bill J. Leonard will present the convocation address titled, “Not Instruction, but Provocation: Doing Theology at a New Divinity School,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in Wait Chapel. The convocation address is open to the public.

In his remarks, Leonard will explore the significance and challenge of educating men and women for ministry in a new millennium.

“The community has participated in the founding of this school through prayers, encouragement and acceptance, and now we invite the public to help us celebrate the beginning of this new professional school at Wake Forest,” said Leonard.

Poet Maya Angelou, Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest, will also present a reading at the convocation. A reception on the University Plaza will follow the event.

The public is also invited to attend the following free events:

Oct. 12

Oct. 13

The divinity school opened this fall to 24 full-time students from a variety of denominational traditions. The school’s curriculum is centered in the classical theological disciplines of biblical studies, church history, theology and ministry studies, which include areas such as pastoral care and preaching.

For more information on seminars and registration, call 336-758-3957.


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