Comments for Claremont School of Theology

Comment on “Read with a Queen” leads to Distinguished Alumna award by Norma Nomura DeSaegher

Norma Nomura DeSaegher — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:21:14 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS REV. DR. HALVERSON-CANO!

Your faith journey touches my heart. I just saw Rev. Tellstrom at Jane Heckles Memorial. God bless you in your ministry.

Rev. Dr. Norma Nomura DeSaegher
Claremont – 1999

Comment on Statement On Gun Violence by Ron Crawford

Ron Crawford — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:05:40 +0000

My sincere thanks to Dr. Kuan and all who posted here. This issue feels more personal to me than most. I lost a personal friend who took his own life with a handgun, and I stood beside two business associates who had just learned of a shooing that claimed the lives of two employees in their place of business.
I struggle to find my voice – to move beyond my anger and to work for real and effective changes that will reduce the gun violence in our nation. Words still escape me, but I am in solidarity with those who work to bring about change.

Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy.

Ron Crawford
MDiv Student
Claremont School of Theology

Comment on In Memoriam: Burton L. Mack by Rev. Memory Baldwin

Rev. Memory Baldwin — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:42:56 +0000

Just the best. 30 years after graduating with my MDiv I can still hear Prof. Mack asking the class, ” And what is the ‘tenor’ of the passage/dialog?”

Comment on In Memoriam: Burton L. Mack by Rev. Philip E Chandler

Rev. Philip E Chandler — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:42:39 +0000

Being a student of this great New Testament teacher and scholar was ground breaking in my theological development. His memory will on in this student.

Comment on In Memoriam: Dr. William “Jack” Coogan by Michael Bever

Michael Bever — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 21:20:44 +0000

I called Jack, Sensei. I do not remember when his voice wasn’t there. Truly a spiritual master of highest order.

This is what I learned from Jack over 50 years…

“Wait till I stop talking. Then you will hear me.”

“If you listen with your ears, you can’t understand.
When you hear with the eyes, then you’ll see directly.”

Zen Master Dongshan Liangjie (807-869)

Comment on A Love of Learning, a Family Legacy by Dr. Larry E. Webb

Dr. Larry E. Webb — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:38:32 +0000

It is great to see this article about Jerry and his family. In 1966 I was working on my Rel.D. at CST, and remember Jerry well. I took a break to work out some questions in a parish,, and returned in 1970-71 to complete the doctorate. Jerry, I wish you well. Thanks for all you have done for others.

Comment on Longtime New Testament Prof Trades Books for Bikes – and More by Kelli Grace Kurtz

Kelli Grace Kurtz — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:04:03 +0000

Your instruction continues to enlighten the way I preach, teach, and pastor. I am indebted to you. May retirement be sweet, full, and vibrant for you and Susan.

Comment on Claremont School of Theology Unveils New Communications Campaign by David DeBus

David DeBus — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:53:05 +0000

I am overjoyed to hear of this effort. It is hard to find words or images sufficiently deep and broad and wise to convey what the Claremont School of Theology is offering.

Comment on Longtime New Testament Prof Trades Books for Bikes – and More by Jeff Tirrell

Jeff Tirrell — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:10 +0000

I wish you well in your retirement, Dr. Riley, you were a wonderful professor!

Comment on In Memoriam: Dr. William “Jack” Coogan by Damian Geddry

Damian Geddry — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:33:29 +0000

Some of the best and most rewarding hours I spent at CST were in Jack’s Religion and Film classes. He taught us that religion, culture and art are perhaps the most honest and insightful voices of humanity. He struck me as a man with a fierce gentleness – the kind that makes you stop and pay attention. Jack, I love you and miss you.