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HMS Richards Divinity SchoolInaugural EventsLa Sierra UniversityOctober 11-13, 2012
Message from La Sierra UniversityChairman of the BoardI want to convey the best wishes of the entire Board of Trustees of the University and the administration of thePacific Union—many of whom may be present today—on this august occasion.It is with great anticipation that we look forward to the continued theological education that this entity shallprovide. The training of future pastors, administrators and others will continue to providea spiritual context for the edification of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and thecompletion of its mission to reach the masses with the Gospel and the Three Angels’Message.Years ago, Ellen White, a founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church wrote:The times demand an intelligent, educated ministry, not novices. . . This state of thingscalls for the use of every power of the intellect; for it is keen minds . . . that the ministerwill have to meet. He should be well balanced by religious principles, growing in grace andin the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ Truth must be placed in contrast with boldassertions.—Testimonies for the Church 5:528May God’s Spirit lead and guide the HMS Richards Divinity School to prepare ministers, administrators andothers to “ rightly divide the word of truth ” 2Timothy 2:15.Message From the PresidentMessage From the DeanThe life of Elder HMS Richards has providedinspiration to countless men and women. A tirelessreader and scholar, and a diligent student of theBible, Elder Richards wasvoracious in his search foruseful material across manyfields of knowledge, findingunique ways to weave it intofresh and vibrant messages toreach hearts.The change of name from School of Religion to HMSRichards Divinity School culminates a process of“enhancing the vision” for our school. It represents arenewed focus on our graduateprograms. More than two yearsago we began a process ofwide consultation, self-study,and strategic planning towardsthe goal of better serving ourconstituencies.La Sierra University is blessedto recognize this remarkableindividual with the naming of the HMS RichardsDivinity School. We are grateful for the dedicationof his children, all graduates of La Sierra, who havegiven the university their father’s remarkable libraryand the honor of utilizing his name. For generationsto come, it will be our privilege to introduce studentsto this exceptional and dedicated scholar, pastor, andcreative leader.Today, it is deeply gratifyingto be able to inaugurate ourenhanced identity in honor of the name of one of thegreat formative preacher-scholars in the Adventistcommunity. We are especially privileged to havebeen entrusted with the 10,000-volume library ofHMS Richards. We intend to continue his emphasison knowing and understanding the Bible, andproclaiming and trusting in God’s grace!Randal WisbeyPresidentJohn WebsterDean
Inaugural EventsHMS Richards Divinity SchoolThursday, October 1111 am La Sierra UniversityInauguration CeremonyUniversity Church12 noonLuncheon for family members and other guestsCactus Room(includes an illustrated report on the School and on theWomen’s Resource Center [College of Arts and Sciences])2 pmGuided tours of centers under the auspices of the Divinity School(Stahl Center and Path of the Just, Center for Near Eastern Archaeology,HMS Richards Library, and closing reception at theJohn Hancock Center for Youth and Family Ministry)Friday, October 128 pmFirst Service vespers program with Divinity SchoolUniversity Churchstudents and “Committed,” an a capella groupSabbath, October 134 pm5:30 pmConcert featuring the William Chunestudy Men’s Chorus,singing Voice of Prophecy songs, plus clips ofHMS Richards from VOP broadcastsReceptionUniversity ChurchSierra Vista ChapelOther inaugural-year events include:Archaeology Discovery Weekend -- CYPRUSPaul J. Landa LectureMiroslav Volf, Yale University, on peace and peace-keepingHMS Richards, Jr. LectureDepartmental lectures, workshops throughout the yearNovember 10-11, 2012February 23, 2013April 20, 2013
The Inaugural SpeakerNiels-Erik A. Andreasen has been president of Andrews University, BerrienSprings, Michigan since 1994.Born in Fredensborg, Denmark, Andreasen lived in Denmark for his first 19years. He then studied at Newbold College, England, for three years andimmigrated to the United States in 1963.Andreasen graduated in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in religion and historyfrom Newbold College, Bracknell, England. He holds two degrees from AndrewsUniversity: a bachelor of divinity degree, which he received in 1965; and amaster of arts in Biblical studies, 1966. In 1971, he received a doctoratedegree in religious studies from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.Since 1970, Andreasen has served Adventist higher education in variouscapacities. From 1970 to 1977, he taught religion at Pacific Union College,Angwin, California and spent two years as visiting lecturer in Avondale College,Australia. From 1977 to 1990, he served in various positions at Loma LindaUniversity (Riverside and Loma Linda, California campuses). His most recentposition at that institution was dean of the Loma Linda University School ofReligion.In 1990, Andreasen was named president of Walla Walla College, College Place,Washington. He served in that capacity until July 1994, when he became thefifth president of Andrews University.Andreasen is the author of three books, “The Christian Use of Time,” “The OldTestament Sabbath,” and “Rest and Redemption,” as well as various articlesand reviews.He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the Biblical ResearchCommittee.Andreasen is married to Demetra Lougani of Athens, Greece. They haveone grown son, Michael, a daughter-in-law, Marie, a grandson, Caleb and agranddaughter, Jordan.
Inauguration CeremonyThursday, October 11, 2012 11:00 am La Sierra University ChurchProcessionalElvin RodríguezProfessor of MusicWelcomeRandal WisbeyPresidentInvocationResponsive Reading of ScriptureChris ObergSenior Pastor, La Sierra University ChurchMaury JacksonAssistant Professor of Practical TheologyChoral Call to WorshipUniversity Chamber SingersEarl Richards, Assist. Professor of MusicLight EverlastingOlaf C. ChristiansenHMS Richards and La Sierra UniversityFritz GuyResearch Prof. of Philosophical TheologyRecognition of HMS Richards family membersDouglas ClarkAssociate DeanRecognition of Other DignitariesSteve PawlukProvostJohn WebsterDeanHymn“Praise the Source of Faith and Learning”Thomas H. TroegerUniversity Chamber Singers and Audience(Two Stanzas)Introduction of SpeakerJohn JonesAssoc. Prof. of New Testament and ReligionAddress“What Should a Divinity School Do?”Dedication prayerNiels-Erik A. AndreasenPresident, Andrews UniversityBradford NewtonExecutive Secretary,Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day AdventistsAnthem“Prayer of St. Francis”Arr. Robert DelgadoUniversity Chamber SingersBenedictionKendra Haloviak ValentineAssociate Professor of New TestamentPostludeElvin Rodríguez
First ServiceFriday, October 12, 2012 8 pm La Sierra University ChurchFeaturing HMS Richards Divinity School Students &“Committed” a capella ChoirFirst Service WelcomeKaitlin RiceLiberal StudiesCollege of Arts and SciencesPrayerDerrick CruzReligious Studies/Pre-seminaryUndergraduate Department of ReligionDivinity School WelcomeShane AkermanMaster of Arts in ReligionDivinity SchoolReading from the EpistleHebrews 4:12-16Jaylene ChungMaster of Theological StudiesDivinity SchoolIntroduction of SpeakerSterling SpenceReligious StudiesUndergraduate Department of ReligionHomilyBrandon MoningkaMaster of DivinityDivinity SchoolSacred Music ConcertCommittedBenedictionRebecca BarceloMaster of Theological StudiesDivinity School
Choral ConcertSaturday, October 13, 2012 4 pm La Sierra University ChurchFeaturing the William Chunestudy Men’s Chorussinging Wayne Hooper/Voice of Prophecy Songs plus media clips of HMS Richards from broadcastsThis service celebrating HMS Richards and the new Divinity School under his name will involve music written orarranged by Wayne Hooper of the Voice of Prophecy, and sung by the William Chunestudy Men’s Chorus. Songswill be chosen from the repertoire of Hooper pieces listed below. Also part of the program will be media clips ofHMS Richards and Voice of Prophecy broadcasts.WelcomeJohn WebsterDeanHMS Richards Divinity SchoolInvocationOpening Hymn“Lift Up The Trumpet!”HMS Richards and the Voice of ProphecyConcert and HMS Richards/Voice of Prophecy Media ClipsClosing HymnMelody IlacasMaster of DivinityDivinity SchoolMen’s Chorus and AudienceFritz GuyResearch Professor of Philosophical TheologyDivinity SchoolWilliam Chunestudy Men’s ChorusDivinity School Archives“We Have This Hope”BenedictionMen’s Chorus and AudienceKatherine ParsonsCollaborating FacultyDivinity SchoolReception in the Sierra Vista Chapel(across Sierra Vista Street from the church)Repertoire of Hooper songs:Always CheerfulChildren of the Heavenly FatherEcho CarolGleams of the Golden MorningGo, Tell It on the MountainGood News, Chariot’s A-comin’Heavenly MusicIt May Be at MornJacob’s LadderNow Look AwayO Come, O Come, ImmanuelO Lord of SpaceThe CrucifixionThe Greatest Want of the WorldThe Humble HeartThe Lord is ComingWe Three Kings
Religion at La Sierra UniversityAlthough not formally stated, from its beginning in 1922 Seventh-day Adventist education in religion at La Sierra hasencouraged and supported authentic spirituality, Biblical understanding, and theological growth. At the college level thishas meant providing for all students accessible and challenging coursework as part of their general education, as well asproviding for students majoring in religion a solid foundation for careers in Adventist ministry and for advanced studies inthe various religious disciplines.Beginning in the late 1960s, when La Sierra College became part of Loma Linda University, the vision of education inreligion expanded to include graduate-level coursework leading to the Master of Arts (MA) degree, and later to morespecialized training for ministry in the Master of Arts in Religious Studies (MARS) degree. After its separation from LomaLinda University in 1990, La Sierra again expanded its vision, with a cohort graduate program in youth ministry offeredin Australia, and a two-year Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) degree offered at La Sierra. In 2001 the Board of Trusteesauthorized the addition of the Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree at La Sierra, an action subsequently approved by theNorth American Division Higher Education Commission (NADHEC). The Master of Ministry (MMin) degree and graduateCertificate in Ministry (CMin), both one-year programs, were added in 2009.Then, with the establishment of The HMS Richards Divinity School by the La Sierra University Board of Trustees inFebruary, 2012, the School began offering a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree. Whereas the Master of Arts inReligion is a focused graduate degree, the MTS program is broad-based and exposes students to a wide range of theologicaldisciplines. With this addition came the discontinuation of the MPS and MMin programs, resulting in the followinggraduate programs in religion: Master of Divinity – the gold-standard graduate professional degree for pastoral ministryCertificate in Ministry – non-degree graduate program for lay church leadersMaster of Theological Studies – broad-based graduate academic degreeMaster of Arts in Religion – focused graduate academic degreeAlso during the 2012 academic year, the Undergraduate Department of Religion added a major in Archaeology tocomplement its Religious Studies major, Pre-seminary program, and minors in Religious Studies, Archaeology, and BiblicalLanguages.Mission and Vision StatementsHMS Richards Divinity SchoolMission StatementThe La Sierra University HMS Richards Divinity School, a graduate theological school within the system of Seventh-dayAdventist higher education, seeks to integrate believing, thinking, and acting through teaching, scholarship, dialogue, andservice, preparing Christian leaders for effective ministries in the church, academy, and world in which we live.Vision StatementWe see ourselves as an open community of learning and service, conviction and hospitality, solidarity and diversity, wherefaith seeks both understanding and transformation.Our vision is to be attentive to the calling of Jesus Christ to present truth,* while not forgetting how God has led us in ourpast history,* and ever listening and reaching out through the empowering of the Spirit to a changing church and world.We seek to form leaders who will be both effective and winsome spokespersons for the gospel, and capable of courageouslystanding for the right though the heavens fall.* We seek collaborations with congregations and partner institutions whereconversations can deepen our service in God’s cause in the world.[*Allusions to E.G. White, Maranatha 219; Life Sketches 196; Education 57]
HMS Richards, the Voice of Prophecy,and La Sierra UniversityHMS Richards, pioneer religious broadcaster, was the founderand long-time speaker of the Voice of Prophecy radio ministry.His ministry inspired broadcasts in dozens of languageson more than 1,000 stations worldwide, as well as Biblecourses in some 80 languages offered by more than 125correspondence schools.Upon graduation from college in 1919, HMS Richards servedas an evangelist in various places in the United States andCanada. In the 1920s in California he began experimentingwith radio announcements for his meetings. He launchedregular radio broadcasts on October 19, 1929 on KNX (AM)in Los Angeles.Later Richards presented daily live broadcasts of TheTabernacle of the Air over KGER in Long Beach, and liveweekly remote broadcasts from his tabernacle to KMPC (AM)in Beverly Hills. In January 1937 his footprint expanded overa network of several stations of the Don Lee BroadcastingSystem, and the name of the broadcast was changed to theVoice of Prophecy. His first coast-to-coast broadcast over 89stations of the Mutual Broadcasting System was on Sunday,January 4, 1942. (above material adapted from vop.com)Throughout the years Richards’ Voice of Prophecy broadcastswere marked by an opening theme song of “Lift Up theTrumpet” performed by the King’s Heralds quartet and closedeach week with a new verse written to his poem “Have Faithin God.”Elder Richards was not only a pioneer in his use of newtechnology, but a thought leader within the church,emphasizing the centrality of the Bible and of grace. Hispersonal library of 10,000 volumes, bequested by theRichards family to La Sierra University in 2004, reflects thebreadth of his reading habits and sustained the freshness andcredibility of his ministry. He read voraciously, consuming asmany as 80 books in one year, thus setting a benchmark forpastors who hope to be informed and relevant.La Sierra University has always been central to the educationof the Richards’ children and their children. His andMabel’s four children all attended La Sierra, three of themgraduating from here. Now, as the HMS Richards DivinitySchool is officially beginning its history at La Sierra, one ofHMS Richards’ great, great grandchildren, Sean Richards, isbeginning his university program in bio-medical studies.
Administration and FacultyAdministrationDivinity School FacultyJohn W. Webster, Dean (2004)PhD Princeton Theological Seminary 1995Douglas R. Clark, Associate Dean (2007)PhD Vanderbilt University 1984Warren C. Trenchard, Director, Graduate Program (1995)PhD University of Chicago 1981Divinity School StaffKimberly Hall, Administrative Assistant (2011)MBA La Sierra University 2010Affiliated CentersCenter for Near Eastern ArchaeologyDouglas R. Clark, DirectorPhD Vanderbilt University 1984John Hancock Center for Youth and Family MinistryV. Bailey Gillespie, DirectorPhD Claremont Graduate University 1973Ana and Fernando Stahl Center for World ServiceCharles Teel, Jr., DirectorPhD Boston University 1972HMS Richards LibraryDouglas R. Clark, CoordinatorPhD Vanderbilt University 1984Women’s Resource Center(under auspices of College of Arts and Sciences)Department of Pastoral Studies(Practical Theology, Church & Ministry, and Mission& Evangelism)Divinity School FacultyV. Bailey Gillespie, Chair and Professor of Theology andChristian Personality (1970)PhD Claremont Graduate University 1973Christian nurture, youth ministryMaury D. Jackson, Assistant Professor of PastoralStudies (2009)DMin Claremont School of Theology 2007Pastoral ministry, ethics, philosophyRandal R. Wisbey, Associate Professor of PastoralStudies (2007)DMin Wesley Theological Seminary 1990Youth ministryCollaborating FacultyWilliam Loveless, Adjunct Professor of Pastoral StudiesEdD University of Maryland 1964Pastoral counselingHector Ramal, Adjunct Professor of PreachingDMin Andrews University 1994Preaching, ministry fieldworkCalvin Thomsen, Adjunct Professor of Pastoral StudiesPhD Loma Linda University 2008;DMin Fuller Theological Seminary 1985Pastoral counseling, church administrationDepartment of Biblical Studies(Bible, Languages, Archaeology)Divinity School FacultyKendra Haloviak Valentine, Chair and Associate Professorof New Testament Studies (2001)PhD Graduate Theological Union 2002New Testament studies, Biblical languagesKent Bramlett, Assistant Professor of Archaeology andHistory of Antiquity (2010)PhD University of Toronto 2009Biblical languages, Near Eastern archaeology,history of antiquityDouglas R. Clark, Professor of Biblical Studies andArchaeology (2007)PhD Vanderbilt University 1984Biblical languages, Old Testament studies, archaeologyLawrence T. Geraty, Professor of Archaeology andOld Testament Studies (1993)PhD Harvard University 1972Old Testament studies, archaeologyJohn R. Jones, Associate Professor of New TestamentStudies and World Religions (1990)PhD Vanderbilt University 1982Biblical languages; New Testament background,interpretation, and theologyWonil Kim, Associate Professor of Old TestamentStudies (1994)PhD Claremont Graduate University 1996Exegesis, theology, and hermeneutics of theOld TestamentWarren C. Trenchard, Professor of New Testament andEarly Christian Literature (1995)PhD University of Chicago 1981Biblical languages, NT background and interpretation,early Christian literatureCollaborating FacultyBernard A. Taylor, Adjunct Professor of Biblical LanguagesPhD Hebrew Union College (1989)Greek, Hebrew, LatinDepartment of Theological Studies(Theology, History, Philosophy, Ethics)Divinity School facultyFritz Guy, Chair and Research Pofessor ofPhilosophical Theology (1961, 1990)DD hc La Sierra University 2002PhD University of Chicago 1971Theology, philosophy of religionTrisha Famisaran, Assistant Professor of Religion (2012)MATS, MA Claremont School of Theology (2008,2010)Theology, philosophy
Ginger Hanks-Harwood, Associate Professor of Religiousand Theological Studies (1997)PhD Iliff School of Theology, University of Denver1991Social ethics, theology, Adventist historyCharles Teel, Jr., Professor of Religion and Society (1967)PhD Boston University 1972Religion and society, Christian ethicsJohn W. Webster, Professor of Theology and Historyof Christianity (1999)PhD Princeton Theological Seminary 1995Systematic theology, history of Christianity,philosophy, ethicsCollaborating facultyGary Chartier, Associate Professor of BusinessLaw and EthicsJD University of California, Los Angeles 2001PhD University of Cambridge 1991Theology and ethicsDavid Larson, Adjunct Professor of EthicsPhD Claremont Graduate University 1982DMin Claremont School of Theology 1973EthicsRichard Rice, Adjunct Professor of TheologyPhD University of Chicago 1974Systematic and philosophical theologyAdvisory CouncilDepartment of General Religious Studies(Research, Religion)Divinity School facultyJohn R. Jones, Chair and Associate Professor ofNew Testament Studies and World Religions (1990)PhD Vanderbilt University 1982World religions, phenomenology of religionFritz Guy, Research Professor of PhilosophicalTheology (1961, 1990)DD hc La Sierra University 2002PhD University of Chicago 1971Research and writingUndergraduate Department of ReligionDivinity School facultyAll members listed aboveBrad Newton, Executive Secretary,Pacific Union ConferenceCollaborating faculty (in addition to members listed above)Gerard Kiemeney, Adjunct Assistant Professor of MinistryDMin Fuller Theological Seminary 1993Pastoral ministrySamuel Leonor, Adjunct Assistant Professor of ReligionMDiv Andrews University 1998Introduction to Adventist beliefsKatherine Parsons, Adjunct Assistant Professor ofChurch HistoryMA University of Cambridge 2006History of ChristianitySiegfried Roeske, Adjunct Assistant Professor of ReligionPhD Andrews University 1997Christian beliefsMembersRyan Bell, Pastor, Southern California ConferenceSheldon Brooks, Dentist, Palmdale, CaliforniaJohn Brunt, Pastor,Southeastern California ConferenceLarry Caviness, President,Southern California ConferenceJames Dok, Pastor, Southern California ConferenceMaritza Duran, Teacher at La Sierra AcademyErnest Furness, Ministerial Director,Southeastern California ConferenceRaewyn Hankins, Pastor,Southeastern California ConferenceGerard Kiemeney, Regional Director,Southern California ConferenceBeatriz Mejia-Krumbein, Chair, Art Department,La Sierra UniversityChris Oberg, Pastor, La Sierra University ChurchJim Pederson, President,Northern California ConferenceSandra Roberts, Executive Vice President,Southeastern California ConferenceVelino Salazar, Ministerial Director,Southern California ConferenceEx OfficioJohn Webster, Dean, HMS Richards Divinity SchoolDouglas Clark, Associate Dean,HMS Richards Divinity SchoolInviteesRandal Wisbey, President, La Sierra UniversitySteve Pawluk, Provost, La Sierra UniversitySecretaryKimberly Hall, Administrative Assistant,HMS Richards Divinity School
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Certificate in Ministry (CMin), both one-year programs, were added in 2009. Then, with the establishment of The HMS Richards Divinity School by the La Sierra University Board of Trustees in February, 2012, the School began offering a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree. Whereas the Master of Arts in
