Cherry Hill Seminary Announces Release of “Paganism and Its Discontents: Enduring Problems of Racialized Identity”
Columbia, S.C. — Cherry Hill Seminary announces the release of “Paganism and Its Discontents: Enduring Problems of Racialized Identity”, a volume containing papers presented at a 2019 symposium by the same name, plus a preface by sociologist Helen S. Berger. The symposium was a joint effort of Cherry Hill Seminary and the University of South…Continue reading→
Aline O’Brien Awarded Honorary Degree In Recognition of Lifetime Achievement and Service
Contact: Holli Emore, Cherry Hill Seminary, CHS@cherryhillseminary.org Columbia, S.C. — Aline O’Brien, also known as M. Macha NightMare, has been awarded a Master of Divinity, honoris causa (honorary) by Cherry Hill Seminary in recognition of her many years of service and leadership to the Seminary. The surprise announcement took place at the October 12 South…Continue reading→
Call For Papers: Paganism and its Discontents
Cherry Hill Seminary and the University of South Carolina Institute of Archaeology & Anthropology (SCIAA) are proud to jointly sponsor a conference, March 15-17, 2019, on the USC campus in Columbia, South Carolina, titled “Paganism and its Discontents: Enduring Problems of Racialized Identity.” Keynote Speaker: Michael Strmiska We welcome papers that explore the following issues:…Continue reading→
Candace Kant Is New Academic Dean For Cherry Hill Seminary
Columbia, S.C.–Candace Kant, Ph.D., has been named Academic Dean by Cherry Hill Seminary, replacing retired Academic Dean Emerita Wendy Griffin. Kant has served as Cherry Hill Seminary Dean of Students since 2012. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in History from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Ph.D. in History from Northern Arizona University….Continue reading→
Wendy Griffin Named Academic Dean Emerita Upon Retirement from Seminary
Columbia, S.C. — Wendy Griffin, Ph.D., has been named Academic Dean Emerita by Cherry Hill Seminary, as she retires from seven years of service as Academic Dean for that institution. Griffin was the first permanent academic dean for Cherry Hill Seminary (CHS), taking the position on January 1, 2011. Professor Emerita of Women’s, Gender &…Continue reading→
Proclamation In Honor of Wendy Griffin
PROCLAMATION In Honor of Wendy Griffin Presented by The Board of Directors WHEREAS Dr. Griffin Recognized the value of a professional educational program to serve the unique needs of students desiring to learn about Pagan and other Earth-Based Spiritualities and to serve those communities; Offered her profound expertise and experience to shape a graduate program…Continue reading→
To the Members of Emanuel AME and the City of Charleston SC
The Cherry Hill Seminary family of students, faculty, administration and board leadership extends our deep condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in last night’s tragic shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. We are concerned by the culture of violence which has shattered the peace of a sacred…Continue reading→
Remembering A Respected & Beloved Colleague: James L. Bianchi, 1949-2015
Longtime Cherry Hill Seminary faculty member, James L. Bianchi passed yesterday after several weeks of illness. Jim taught for CHS for more than a decade, his signature course being “Religion and the Law.” He was scheduled to begin Monday teaching a new course, “Moral Advocacy: Overcoming the Divide,” about which he was enthusiastic. Aline O’Brien…Continue reading→
CHS Accepting Scholarship Applications Now to Jan 3
For Immediate Release: December 27, 2013 Contact: Holli Emore, CHS@cherryhillseminary.org COLUMBIA, S.C – Cherry Hill Seminary is now accepting applications for Spring 2014 semester course scholarships. Thanks to the generosity of donors who gave nearly $4,300 during a fall drive, the “Bow Tie Campaign,” Cherry Hill Seminary will award: 1 master’s class to each of…Continue reading→
CHS Announces Release of Pagan Life Academy for Incarcerated Pagans
CHS Announces Release of Pagan Life Academy for Incarcerated Pagans For Immediate Release: October 15, 2013 Contact: Holli Emore, 888-503-4131, CHS@cherryhillseminary.org COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cherry Hill Seminary has just released its new Pagan Life Academy, a series of eight low-cost print lessons for incarcerated Pagans. The Pagan Life Academy series is pan-Pagan, presenting values, ethics,…Continue reading→