Centers
In 1974, Garrett-Evangelical affirmed three institutional commitments:
- church and the Black experience;
- women and ministry;
- peace and justice.
Today, additional institutional commitments have extended to address changing needs of the culture and of the student body. The following centers and institutes have been established to enrich seminary life, to allow students, faculty, and the church to interact in programs of mutual interest, and to bring new perspectives to the community. They operate with several different kinds of organization and activities.
Asian-American Ministries
Established by the seminary in 1984, this center offers guidance and support to Asian and Asian American students and provides continuing education to the church. For more information contact Yeo, K.K., 847.866.3881, advisor.
Church and the Black Experience
Instituted in 1970 as one of the primary emphases of the seminary, CBE focuses on African American experience and ministry. It also models the inclusive church as it seeks to equip students with skills for leadership.
Forum for Evangelical Theology
Established as a community of open dialogue and fellowship, the forum sponsors speakers from the seminary and elsewhere to explore evangelical commitment in theology and ministry.
Hispanic/Latino/a Latin-American Center
Established in 1988, this center seeks to bring Hispanic culture and experience into the life of the seminary and provide continuing education to the church. For more information contact Nancy Bedford, 847.866.3931 or Osvaldo Vena, 847.866.3867, advisors.
Jerre L. and Mary Joy Stead Center for Ethics and Values
An endowed center, the ethics center draws together seminary resources, graduate professional schools, area pastors, and laity to reflect in ethical and biblical terms on crucial issues confronting individuals and communities. You can contact Brent Waters, director, at 847.866.3915 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Styberg Preaching Institute
Endowed in 2005, the institute exists to form Christian leaders in the theological and practical disciplines necessary to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ faithfully in the context of contemporary cultures. The resources and programs of the institute are available to students, pastors, and alums. You can contact Gennifer Brooks, director, at 847.866.3888 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
WomenIMAGES (Women in Ministry at Garrett-Evangelical Seminary)
Established in the early 1970s to provide programs and act as a catalyst for the whole community, this center provides community and educational opportunities for women and seeks to create a nonsexist context for theological education. The center offers student-organized opportunities for learning and advocacy. For further information contact Lallene Rector, advisor, at 847.866.3986.
Center for Wesleyan Studies
In a cooperative and connectional relationship between Garrett and the local church, this center seeks to provide lectures, conferences, and other resources focusing on the historical, theological, and ministerial contributions and practices of the Wesleyan tradition and the Methodist church. You can contact Barry Bryant, director, at 847.866.3965.
