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→
Cherry Hill Seminary Saddened by Loss of Pagan Scholar Patricia Monaghan
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cherry Hill Seminary is saddened to learn of the passing of noted scholar, author and women’s spirituality movement leader Patricia Monaghan. Academic Dean Wendy Griffin said, “We mourn the loss of poet, visionary, and rigorous scholar Patricia Monaghan, PhD, whose contributions to those who venerate the Goddess cannot be overstated, from her…Continue reading→
Cherry Hill Seminary Names Two New Department Chairs
COLUMBIA, SC — Cherry Hill Seminary is pleased to announce two new academic appointments. Valentine McKay-Riddell, Ph.D., is the new chair of Pagan Community Education, and David Oringderff, Ph.D., is the new chair of the Department of Pagan Pastoral Counseling. A long-time professor for the department, Oringderff is well known for his role in the…Continue reading→
Eminent Scholar Named Academic Dean of Cherry Hill Seminary
COLUMBIA, SC — Cherry Hill Seminary announces the appointment of Wendy Griffin, Ph.D., as its new Academic Dean, effective January 1, 2011. “I am thrilled, simply thrilled, that Wendy is coming aboard as our new Academic Dean! I cannot think of a better person to lead CHS towards accreditation,” said Aline O’Brien, Chair of the…Continue reading→