Written by Allan Copenhaver
Palmer Theological Seminary at West Virginia Program Director
As with just about every other event this season, Palmer Theological Seminary had to cancel its annual graduation banquet scheduled for March 22, 2020 at Parchment Valley Conference Center. However, we would like to take this time to recognize the students who are on pace to fulfill their graduation requirements by the end of this summer semester.
Those completing their Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree include:
- Rev. Shane Boggs, pastor of First Southern Baptist Church in Sutton (Elk Valley);
- Rev. Jonathan Delgado, Minister of Family Life at Emmanuel Baptist Church (Parkersburg);
- Rev. Brent Hannah, pastor of Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church
- Rev. Jim Saunders, pastor of Mallory Baptist Church (Logan-Mingo).
Also, Rev. Matt Ash, pastor of Parchment Valley Baptist Church (Good Hope) successfully defended his doctoral project during the spring semester to earn his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree. Congratulations, Dr. Ash!
For those considering a seminary education, this is a great time to consider Palmer Seminary. Through our partnerships with the Bowen Charitable Trust and the West Virginia Baptist Education Society, theological education has never been more affordable. Convenient hybrid courses meet for seven weeks with two and a half day residencies at Parchment Valley Conference Center. We are now offering more courses than ever (including summer courses), which allow you to graduate in quicker time without traveling away from home.
In past years, we have been limited in the number of students we can admit without a bachelor’s degree. However, our accrediting body, the Association of Theological Schools, now allows us to develop our own policy in this situation. So, beginning with the fall semester, graduates of the School of Christian Studies may now be considered for admission without an undergraduate degree. This eliminates one of the largest hurdles many of our potential students have faced.
If God is calling to you to further your education, please contact the West Virginia program director, Dr. Allan Copenhaver, at 304.763.8564 or allancopenhaver@yahoo.com for more information.
