By: Marcia K Burgess '88

Marcia K Burgess '88 — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:20:56 +0000

I was glad to finally see my husband’s name in footnote 16. He was such a strong supporter of the education of women and women as educators during his tenure at the at the seminary.

By: Rev. Linda Stoddard

Rev. Linda Stoddard — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:31:51 +0000

When I was a student at ATS (1969-1972), Dr. Susan Schultz was indeed the only female on the faculty staff. If a woman missionary was visiting campus and wanted to address a chapel service, the service was moved from the chapel to the auditorium.
In May of 1972, I was one of five seniors invited to preach during our morning chapel services.
I was the FIRST woman ever to preach in Estes Chapel.

Comments on: A Brief History of Women at ������Ƶ Theological Seminary: Part 2

By: Marcia K Burgess '88

By: Rev. Linda Stoddard

Comments on: A Brief History of Women at ��Ƶ Theological Seminary: Part 2