RG46 Wake Forest University School of Divinity

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Biographical and Historical Note

Founded in 1999, the Wake Forest University School of Divinity is intentionally ecumenical and open to a variety of viewpoints. The School of Divinity currently (2011) offers one degree, the Master of Divinity, but it has dual degree offerings in law, bioethics, and counseling with other schools of the University. It also offers a certificate in Spirituality and Health in association with the School of Medicine. The School of Divinity has close ties to the Pastoral Care Department of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Graduates of the School of Divinity serve in many types of Christian ministry in addition to being pastors, most notably in chaplaincy and social justice and advocacy ministries. A number of students have gone on for PhD study in biblical studies, theology, and even political science. The faculty and staff encourage a culture of learning that nurtures critical inquiry, theological reflection, and the integration of theory with hands-on impact in ministry.

The core of the Master of Divinity curriculum includes study of the Bible, pastoral care, systematic theology, church history, ethics, and spirituality, but students are encouraged to enrich their theological education by drawing on the rich academic resources of Wake Forest University. Through the Art of Ministry curriculum and multicultural immersion courses students engage the world outside the academia as part of their theological reflection.

Information taken from http://divinity.wfu.edu/about/ on 12/22/2011.

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Collection Overview

This collection currently covers the planning and development of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity and the ten years since its opening. It includes background documents related to the development of the Divinity School such as those related to the Implementation Committee, the First Board of Advisors, the First Board of Visitors, and the Dean Search Committee. There are newspaper articles, press releases, and other media materials related to the early days of the Divinity School as well as special events that have occurred over the first ten years. There are also course/curriculum files and an Association of Theological Schools Self-Study.

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Collection Inventory

• AMERC
  • AMERC, 2000 / Box 1 Folder 1
  • AMERC, 2001 / Box 1 Folder 2
  • AMERC, 2002 / Box 1 Folder 3
  • AMERC, 2003, expenses / Box 1 Folder 4
  • AMERC, 2004, expenses / Box 1 Folder 5
  • AMERC, 2005, expenses (includes 2 CDs) / Box 1 Folder 6
  • AMERC, 2006 / Box 1 Folder 7
  • AMERC, 2007 / Box 1 Folder 8
• Articles, misc. / Box 1 Folder 10
• Articles about / Box 1 Folder 9
• ATS Conference, June 2000 (Includes a transcript of a presentation by B.J. Leonard and Clyde Crews) / Box 2 Folder 1
• Background Documents (folder 1) / Box 2 Folder 2
• Background documents (folder 2) / Box 2 Folder 3
• Background documents (folder 3) / Box 2 Folder 4
• Baptist Peace Fellowship, July 2000 / Box 2 Folder 5
• Best Practices Conference (October 9-10, 1989) / Box 2 Folder 6
• Blending Innovation & Tradition Conference (September 2001) / Box 2 Folder 7
• Board of Advisors
  • Development of / Box 2 Folder 8
  • Correspondence (1991-1993) / Box 2 Folder 9
  • Rosters / Box 2 Folder 10
  • Meeting (September 6-7, 1991) / Box 2 Folder 11
  • Meeting (September 1992) / Box 2 Folder 12
• Board of Visitors
  • Meeting (October 1998) / Box 2 Folder 13
  • Meeting (Spring 1999) / Box 2 Folder 14
  • Initial Panel / Box 2 Folder 15
• Brochures / Box 2 Folder 16
• Mailout brochure, 1998 / Box 6 Folder 17
• Carter, Pres. Jimmy -- Correspondence / Box 2 Folder 17
• Community Prayer Breakfast, October 18, 2005 / Box 2 Folder 18
• Coordinating Committee / Box 3 Folder 1
• Courses / Box 3 Folder 2
• Cuba Travel Course
  • 2000 / Box 3 Folder 3
  • 2001 / Box 3 Folder 4
  • 2002 (includes a 3 1/2" computer disk) / Box 3 Folder 5
  • 2002, expense reports / Box 3 Folder 6
  • 2004 (includes a CD-ROM) / Box 3 Folder 7
• Divinity Newsletter
  • 1997-1999 / Box 3 Folder 8
  • 2001-2006 (not complete) / Box 3 Folder 9
• Faculty / Box 3 Folder 10
• First Year Colloquium -- syllabi / Box 3 Folder 11
• Financial Materials (1993-1999) / Box 8 Folder 4
• Founder's Day Convocation / Box 3 Folder 12
• Fundraising
  • 1994-1998 / Box 4 Folder 1
  • Church Donors / Box 4 Folder 2
  • Donors / Box 4 Folder 3
  • Rust, Eric [Donor], 1989-92 / Box 8 Folder 3
  • Comprehensive Constituent Development Fundraising Plan for the Divinity School / Box 4 Folder 4
  • Feasibility Study / Box 4 Folder 5
• Harrelson, Dr. Walter
  • Bios and Newspaper articles / Box 4 Folder 7
  • Correspondence, 1994-1995 / Box 4 Folder 8
  • Divinity School papers / Box 4 Folder 9
• Hatch, Nathan O. -- correspondence, 2005, 2007 / Box 4 Folder 10
• Hearn, Thomas -- two speeches, no dates / Box 4 Folder 11
• ICJS Consultation on Seminary Education, May 2001 / Box 4 Folder 12
• Implementation Committee / Box 4 Folder 13
• Inaugural Convocation, 1999 / Box 6 Folder 16
• Leonard, Dr. Rev. Bill J. / Box 4 Folder 14
• Lilly Grant Materials / Box 4 Folder 15
• Mainstream Baptist Consultations / Box 4 Folder 16
• Meeting Agendas / Box 4 Folder 17
• NABPR (National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion), 1996-2000 / Box 5 Folder 1
• New Baptist Covenant / Box 5 Folder 2
• New Baptist Covenant conference, April 2009 (includes DVD of Pres. Jimmy Carter recorded by local FOX affiliate) / Box 5 Folder 3
• North American Reunion event, April 2000 / Box 5 Folder 4
• Pew Forum, October 2001 / Box 5 Folder 5
• Proposal / Box 5 Folder 6
• Resolution / Box 5 Folder 7
• School of Divinity Bulletin, 2009-10 / Box 5 Folder 8
• School of Divinity Student Handbook, 2004-05 / Box 5 Folder 9
• Second International Conference on Baptist Studies, July 2000 / Box 5 Folder 10
• Third International Conference on Baptist Studies, July 2003 / Box 5 Folder 11
• Wake Forest University
  • Board of Trustees / Box 5 Folder 12
  • materials / Box 5 Folder 13
  • Office of Development / Box 5 Folder 14
  • Year of Ethics and Honor, 2000-01 / Box 5 Folder 15
• Wake Forest University School of Divinity Study Committee
  • 1988-89 / Box 6 Folder 1
  • Budget / Box 6 Folder 2
  • Correspondence / Box 6 Folder 3
  • Drafts of final reports / Box 6 Folder 4
  • Establishment of the Divinity School, 1991-1993 / Box 8 Folder 1
  • Dean Search Committee, 1996 / Box 8 Folder 2
  • Faculty/Student Forum / Box 6 Folder 5
  • Feasibility Report/Fundraising / Box 6 Folder 6
  • Minutes / Box 6 Folder 7
  • Articles and miscellaneous / Box 6 Folder 8
  • Purpose / Box 6 Folder 9
  • Space Needs / Box 6 Folder 10
  • Students / Box 6 Folder 11
  • Survey / Box 6 Folder 12
• WFUDS Self-Study for ATS, Nov. 2001 / Box 6 Folder 13
• Whitsett Baptist Heritage Society / Box 6 Folder 14
• Year End Reports, 1989-91 / Box 6 Folder 15
• Mixed Media
  • New Baptist Covenant, April 2009, Worship Service Recording (7 CDs) / Box 7
  • "Separation of Church and State Lecture Series," Jan. 2001, Leonard, Bill J. (4 cassettes) / Box 7
  • Ash Wednesday worship service, 2006, Fiddes, Dr. Paul (1 cassette) / Box 7
  • audio recordings of Chacour, Elias, Ja. 2005 / Box 7
  • Divinity School Convocation, Aug. 31, 2004, WFMY. / Box 7
  • North Carolina People with William Friday, Episode #3116 with Bill J. Leonard. Airdate: 10-21-01. UNC-TV. / Box 7
  • Divinity School Ceremonies, May 18 & 20, 2002. WFU. / Box 7
  • Self-recorded clips of Divinity School activities: DS Convocation, 8/31/04, WFMY; Charles Kimball, 11/11/04, WXII; Student Service Trips, 1/13/05, WFMY; Dean Bill Leonard interview, 4-1-05, WGHP. / Box 7
  • MSNBC Hardball with Bill Moyers. Airdate: 6-10-05. WNET. / Box 7
  • Proceedings: The Science & Spirituality of Healing. A private publication for conference attendees. Featuring: Jonas, Wayne B.; Schlitz, Marlyn; Krucoff, Mitchell W. Edited by Chez, Ronald A. Home Moravian Church, Old Salem, NC [Winston-Salem], October 26-29, 2000. / Box 7
  • blueprints of the proposed changes to Wingate Hall to accomodate the new WFU Divinity School / Box 7 Folder 1

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Summary Information

Repository

Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives

Title

Wake Forest University School of Divinity

ID

RG46

Date [inclusive]

1998-2010

Extent

4.0 linear feet 7 letter boxes, one half letter box

Mixed materials [Box-folder]

Divinity School Printed Materials

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives

Access

This collection is primarily an open collection although certain files may be restricted. 

Copyright

Copyright for materials resides with Wake Forest University, unless otherwise designated. Users of this collection are responsible for using materials in conformance with U.S. Copyright laws. 

Acquisition Information

An archival deposit from the Dean's Office of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity. RG46. 

Processing Note

Processed by Cynthia Good and others. 

Preferred citation

RG46, Wake Forest University School of Divinity, 1989-2011, Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collection and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA. 

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

• Wake Forest University School of Divinity.

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