Cherry Hill Seminary and United Theological Seminary in Historic Collaboration
Columbia, S.C. — Cherry Hill Seminary announces that in an historic step toward interfaith education and mutual understanding, two theological institutions from different spiritual traditions—United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and Cherry Hill Seminary—are partnering to offer selected joint courses beginning this fall. This collaboration bridges theological divides by inviting students to explore spiritual practices…Continue reading→
2025 Professor of the Year Rev. Diane Cacciato
Columbia, S.C. — Cherry Hill Seminary is pleased to announce Rev. Diane Ciacatto is the 2025 recipient of the Wendy Griffin Professor of the Year Award! The Votaries Alumni Circle of Cherry Hill Seminary announced the winner during the CHS Winter Commencement Ceremony on December 22. Diane is the creator of the Writing As A…Continue reading→
Winter Commencement: Awards and Graduates
Columbia, S.C. — Cherry Hill Seminary held its Winter Commencement on December 22, recognizing the achievement of summer and fall students, and announcing the Wendy Griffin Professor of the Year. A third special award was presented, the Hypatia Award For Excellence in Education. The ceremony began with a keynoted address by Dr. Jeffrey Keefer, Chair,…Continue reading→
CHS Condemns Racist Bombing Attempt in Tennessee (November 5, 2024)
Columbia, S.C. — A man was arrested by federal agents and charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction to destroy an energy facility serving the Nashville, Tennessee area. As he began the attack, accompanied by undercover agents, he started with a ritual invoking the Norse god Odin. He was quickly arrested and…Continue reading→
CHS Graduate Bryce Woyak Certified by SCA
Columbia, S.C. — Cherry Hill Seminary graduate Bryce Woyak has earned his Board Certified Chaplain certification from the Spiritual Care Association. Woyak is the first Seminary graduate to earn this coveted professional distinction. Woyak graduated from Cherry Hill Seminary in 2024, having earned his Master of Divinity degree, specializing in Pastoral Counseling & Chaplaincy. The…Continue reading→
2023 Professor of the Year
Columbia, S.C. — During a special virtual ceremony on Saturday, February 25 the Votaries Alumni Circle of Cherry Hill Seminary announced the winner of this year’s Wendy Griffin Professor of the Year Award. The recipient is Robert Patrick, PhD, MDiv, Dept. of Ministry, Advocacy & Leadership. Patrick (pictured at left) holds a BA in Biblical…Continue reading→
CHS Pagans at 2023 Parliament
from Aline (Macha) O’Brien – Pagans, both groups and individuals, were a strong and visible presence at the most recent Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago. I attended as a National Interfaith Representative of the Covenant of the Goddess (cog.org), without whose support I wouldn’t have been there, but also less formally for Cherry Hill…Continue reading→
CHS Pagans at 2023 Parliament
from Lawrence Lerner – The 2023 Chicago Parliament of the World’s Religions celebrated 130 years in the birthplace of the modern interfaith movement. 2023 was the largest Pagan presence in its history, with approximately 200 Pagans in attendance. Our community had an exceptionally welcoming, inviting interfaith room, curated by Twilla York, featuring 20 insightful talks,…Continue reading→
Seminary Announces New Vision-Mission Statements
COLUMBIA, SC — Cherry Hill Seminary today announced new vision and missions statements for the organization. The statements reflect several months’ work by a special committee which consisted of board members, students, staff, volunteers, and faculty, and followed a special survey in the spring of all who are on the broader Seminary email list. Here…Continue reading→
Cherry Hill Seminary Awards Master of Divinity Degree to Cynthia Cebuhar
COLUMBIA, SC — Cherry Hill Seminary today announced the graduation of Cynthia D. Cebuhar, awarding her the Master of Divinity in Ministry, Advocacy & Leadership. Cebuhar is the seventh student to complete her master’s degree at Cherry Hill Seminary. During the March 4 virtual ceremony, Academic Dean Margo Wolfe explained the importance of Cebuhar’s accomplishment,…Continue reading→