Hooding Ceremony

Hooding Ceremony Class of 2020, 2021, and 2022 Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00 am, Eastern Asbury First United Methodist Church, Rochester, NY

Our Mission Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School forms students in theological and multi-religious studies to serve, care, and advocate for all peoples and the earth.

Our Vision Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School will be faithful to its distinctive Christian identity as the institution becomes a seminary of and for the community, committed to practices of peace, service, and justice.

Our Core Values Community

Collaboration

Flexibility

Compassion

Respect

Academic Symbols The academic symbols in evidence at today’s ceremony reflect the continuity and strengths of higher education in our culture. Many of the traditions surrounding academic ceremonies, such as inaugurations and commencement, are rooted in the customs of the Middle Ages when universities were first formed. Four symbols – the academic regalia, the key, the mace and the presidential medallion – evident in today’s ceremony.

Academic Regalia Perhaps the most visually memorable part of a presidential inauguration is the academic procession in which the spectacle of robes, hoods, hats and tassels represents the rich diversity of higher education around the world. Gowns and mortar boards were a common form of dress in medieval times when classrooms were unheated and the academic gowns and hoods kept the scholars warm. It became a distinctive symbol of academic pursuit, setting the academic apart from the non-academic. Prior to the Civil War, most American college and university students wore the gown daily during their entire term of study. The gown only became standardized in 1894 when the American Intercollegiate Commission determined that all robes would be black.

The Marshall's Key The key was handed down from the Crozer Theological Seminary. It is carried during formal ceremonies such as Inauguration and Commencement.

The Mace Maces were war clubs used during the Middle Ages as weapons of last resort by military officers. The mace later became a traditional symbol of protection and evolved into use as a longer walking stick. Within the university, the mace was adopted as a symbol of the power of the academic quest for truth and wisdom. It was carried in academic processions not only to bring authority to ceremonial occasions, but also to emphasize the unity and aspirations of the collegial community. CRCDS ceremonial mace is a gift from the Sauvé Loriot family to honor the 200th Anniversary of CRCDS and the graduation of the second member of their family in the class of 2020. The mace is made from hand-carved white oak discovered at the former campus at 1100 S. Goodman, which was signed by F. Hunt and dated May 1931. Alan Estabrook and Eugene P. Loriot crafted the mace.

The Presidential Medallion The presidential medallion and chain of office symbolize the authority vested in the office of the president by the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School Board of Trustees. Yet another academic tradition that originated from medieval regalia, the display of the heavy chain symbolizes the weight of responsibility for the wearer, strength in unity and strong communication.

Hooding Ceremony Service The asterisk (*) indicates that you are invited to stand if you are able.

Prelude *Processional Invocation Rev. Dr. Michael J. Ford, CRCDS ‘12 Chair, Board of Trustees *Hymn # 400 - Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Welcome Rev. Melanie Duguid-May, Ph.D. Interim Dean of Faculty Professor of Theology Presidential Remarks Rev. Angela D. Sims, Ph.D. President Scripture Reading - Proverbs 16: 1 – 33, NRSV Reflections Rev. Beverly Murrell-Frasier, CRCDS ’20, GCSP Rev. Jennifer A. Lessard, CRCDS ’20, MDIV *Hymn #451 – Be Thou My Vision Presentation of Stoles Graduate Certificate Studies Program & School for Christian Leadership Rev. Beverly Murrell-Frasier CRCDS '20, GCSP Minister Timothy Brown CRCDS '21, SCL

Presentation of the Academic Hoods Master of Divinity & Master of Arts Rev. Myra Brown Chaplain Olivene N. Brown Rev. RAin Christi Rev. Jarmani D. Dozier

CRCDS '20, MA CRCDS '20, MA CRCDS '20, MA CRCDS '20, MA

Rev. Sonexay Chanthasone Rev. Jennifer A. Lessard Rev. Sue E. Ouellete Rev. Katelynn Roffo Rev. Keisha M. Stokes

CRCDS '20, MDIV CRCDS '20, MDIV CRCDS '20, MDIV CRCDS '20, MDIV CRCDS '20, MDIV

Rev. Lynda J. Myers

CRCDS '21, MDIV

Deacon Patricia Blaine

CRCDS '22, MA Certificate in Anglican Studies

Doctor of Ministry Rev. Dr. Jay S. Gardner Rev. Dr. Michael Sloan

CRCDS '20, DMIN CRCDS '20, DMIN

Prayer for the Ministry of the Church Rev. Cynthia M. Rasmussen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Public Theology and Eco-Justice Director of the Program for Anglican Studies *Hymn #154 – All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name *Benediction Kishundra D. King, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practical Theology Director of Black Religious Thought and Life *Doxology *Recessional Postlude

Governing Trustees Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Cady, II Rev. Dr. Michael J. Ford (CRCDS '12) - Chair Mr. George Hamlin IV The Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane (CRDS '78) Dr. Carey C. Newman Mr. Patrick R. ("Ricky") Pearce, Jr. Rev. Thomas G. Poole, Ph.D. (CRDS ‘77) – Vice-Chair Rev. Karen Rucks-Walker, Th.D. Rev. Cheryl L. Price, Ph.D. (CRDS ‘85) – Secretary Rev. Paul Vick (CRDS ‘71) Kristin F. Zimar, Esq Life Trustees Rev. Margaret Cowden, Ph.D. Rev. Larry W. Dobson (CTS ‘65) Ms. Mary Ann Geib (CRDS ’64) Mr. Preston T. Henderson Mr. Jay T. Holmes Mr. Jack F. Kraushaar Ms. Gloria M. Langston Annie Marie LeBarbour, Ph.D. Mr. Jerry W. Ligon Rev. J. Wendall Mapson Dr. James G. Miller Ms. Virginia S. Pacala Mr. Thomas S. Richards Ms. Dorothy R. Tasker Dr. Brian J. Thompson Mr. Thomas A. Tupitza Rev. Frank D. Tyson (CTS ’69) Rev. Dr. W. Kenneth Williams (CRDS ‘76)

CRCDS Community Rev. Angela D. Sims, Ph.D. President Executive Leadership Team Rev. Paula Blue Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Chief Operating Officer Rev. Melanie A. Duguid-May, Ph.D. Interim Dean of Faculty Professor of Theology Kara C. Gilliard Interim Chief Financial Officer Courtney Wiley-Harris, D.Min. Vice President for Institutional Advancement Faculty Jin Young Choi, Ph.D. Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Baptist Missionary Training School Professorial Chair in Biblical Studies Kishundra D. King, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Black Religious Life and Thought Rev. Cindy Rasmussen, Ph.D. Director of the Program for Anglican Studies Hilary Jerome Scarsella, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Ethics Director Gender, Sexual and Racial Justice Rev. Shazetta Thompson-Hill, D.Min. Faculty Affiliate Director of Strategic Planning

Faculty Emeritus

Staff

Rev. Dr. H. Darrell Lance Professor of Old Testament 1965-1993

Polly Bush Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Services

Rev. Gail A. Ricciuti, D.D. Associate Professor of Homiletics 1998-2016

Lydia Crim Executive Administrator to the President and Office Manager

Rev. John R. Tyson, Ph.D. Professor of Church History & Director of Methodist Studies 2012-2022

Patricia Finnerty Reference Librarian Angelina Hoppough Staff Accountant Qhamora Kimbrough Registrar and Coordinator of Financial Aid Rev. Jacqueline J. Nelson Director for Student Support Services and Coordinator for Spiritual Care David Riddell Senior Director of Advancement & Communications Rev. Damond A. Wilson (CRCDS ’19) Director of Recruitment and Alumni/ae Engagement

We celebrate and honor the graduates of the Classes of 2020, 2021, 2022. some who were not able to be present with us today: Class of 2020 Rev. Dr. Stephen York Rev. Dr. Clarence Wright Rev. Dr. Melissa Morral Rev. Dr. Lori Keller Burns Rev. Michelle Allen Mr. Samuel Loriot Mr. Zachary Stahlsmith The Rt. Rev. Ian Adkins Rev. Susan Frost Rev. Dr. Lenore Hosier Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy Chism Rev. Dr. Daniel Shull Rev. Dr. Kevin Williams

DMIN..change to DMin. DMIN DMIN DMIN MDIV change to MDiv. MA MDIV MA MDIV DMIN DMIN DMIN DMIN

Class of 2021 Rev. Dr. Nancy Meehan Yao Ms. Zhongya Shao Rev. Dr. Randall McCaskill Rev. Dr. Lewis J. Dixon Rev. Dr. Marco McNeil Mr. Gregory Kremer Mr. James Jufer Mr. Kieran Andrews Rev. Dr. Michael Rogers Rev. Dr. Carolyn Peeler Rev. Dr. JaCon Washington

DMIN MA DMIN DMIN DMIN GCSP MA SCL DMIN DMIN DMIN

Class of 2022 Rev. Dr. Diane Bogues Rev. Dr. Christopher McKee Rev. David J Martin Ms. Jennifer K. Piatt Rev. Dr. Shiela McCullough Mr. Roch Gerard Whitman

DMIN DMIN DMIN MDIV DMIN SCL

Please join us after today’s ceremony in The Gathering Center located outside the sanctuary for a light reception, fellowship, and photos.

Special Thanks Thank you to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, II and the people of Asbury First United Methodist Church for their hospitality.

Today’s Ceremony Today’s ceremony was recorded and will be available for viewing at www.crcds.edu/on-demand.

Class of 2023 Commencement Events We invite you to celebrate the members of the Class of 2023!

The CRCDS Baccalaureate Service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 6:00 pm.

Commencement will be held the following day on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Both services will be held at Asbury First United Methodist Church.

CRCDS is honored to welcome the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey, Associate Provost of Campus Equity and Inclusion at Drake University, as the 2023 commencement speaker.

The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey is an award-winning author, educator and public speaker.

Her work focuses on ethics and race, gender, sexuality, activism, spirituality, and politics—with particular attention to how religion shows up in these dimensions of our shared social life. Her greatest passion and longtime work, however, persistently, and pointedly return to racial justice and white anti-racism.

Dr. Harvey publishes in numerous academic and public outlets. Her essay Are We Raising Racists? spent nearly a week on the New York Times “ten most read pieces” list. She has written for CNN, Huffington Post, Sojourners on-line, The Conversation and countless other venues.