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Fuller’s Accreditation Reaffirmed by ATS and WSCUC
“Fuller Theological Seminary, embracing the School of Theology, School of Psychology, and School of Intercultural Studies, is an evangelical, multidenominational, international, and multiethnic community dedicated to the equipping of men and women for the manifold ministries of Christ and his church. Under the authority of Scripture we seek to fulfill our commitment to ministry through…
Fuller Apologizes for Student Name, Degree Inaccuracy at Commencement
Fuller wishes to acknowledge, with deepest apology, that during the commencement ceremony the names and degrees of two students were inaccurately read. We sincerely regret that they were caused to be dishonored in this way onstage before the audience of their loved ones and the greater Fuller community after working so hard for seven years…
In Memoriam: Ruth M. Fuller
The seminary community mourns the passing of Ruth M. Fuller, 91, on August 29 after a brief illness. Ruth was married to Daniel Fuller, former dean and longtime faculty member in the School of Theology as well as the son of seminary founder Charles E. Fuller. Ruth earned an AA in 1976 from Pasadena Community College…
The Politics of Cheap Speech and Taming the Tongue
Tragically, elected leaders—and Christian people—across our nation readily opt for cheap speech when engaging in public discourse. Cheap speech is only possible when we drain our neighbor of their value. We confess to believe in each person’s value and dignity, but only if we do not find them disagreeable or disgusting. In that case, we…
Fuller Celebrates Students at Historic 70th Commencement
The main sanctuary of Lake Avenue Church was filled to capacity on June 15 as students, staff, faculty, family, and friends gathered for an historic occasion—Fuller’s 70th commencement ceremony. Ed Willmington, composer-in-residence and director of the Fred Bock Institute of Music at Fuller, conducted the organ and brass ensemble that ushered in the graduating students…
Dwight Radcliff Named Assistant Professor of Mission, Theology, and Culture and Director of the William E. Pannell Center for African American Church Studies
Fuller Theological Seminary is excited to announce the appointment of Dwight Radcliff Jr. as director of the William E. Pannell Center for African American Church Studies and assistant professor of mission, theology, and culture, effective July 1, 2019. Dr. Radcliff will work alongside Assistant Provost Clifton Clarke in Southern California and in collaboration with Vince…
In Memoriam: Lloyd John Ogilvie
Fuller Seminary mourns the loss of Lloyd John Ogilvie, who passed away on June 5, 2019, at the age of 88. A widely respected longtime pastor, speaker, author, former Chaplain of the US Senate, and founder of Fuller’s Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching. Dr. Ogilvie impacted millions with guidance that was spiritually empowering, ethically…
Fuller Announces Core Commitments
In order to have guiding principles around the challenge both to be a “new Fuller” in all the necessary ways when we arrive in our new spaces as well as to continue to be “the same Fuller” in equally important ways, the divisional leaders, mission advancement committee, the Future of Fuller Working Group, and a…
Fuller Honors Juan Martínez as He Accepts New Leadership Role at Ashland Theological Seminary
Español It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Juan F. Martínez, Fuller professor of Hispanic studies and pastoral leadership, has accepted the position of Vice President of Ashland University and Executive Dean at Ashland Theological Seminary—a graduate division of Ashland University—effective July 1, 2019. This is a great loss to the Fuller community…
Vince Bantu Named Assistant Professor of Church History and Black Church Studies
The School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vince Bantu as assistant professor of church history and Black church studies. Dr. Bantu will teach primarily on Fuller’s Houston campus, where he will also serve as a liaison to the William E. Pannell Center for African American Church Studies and network with…