As we near the 100th Anniversary of Christian Theological Seminary (in 1924, the Butler School of Religion opened and later became Christian Theological Seminary), we give thanks for the well preserved seminary archives chock full of incredible memories. Christmas at CTS has always been a time of celebration, reflection, and gathering in community. This Christmas season, we invite you to take a walk down memory lane with us as we share photos from years past.
- December 1969 – A photograph of Faculty members Drs. Calvin Porter (left) and Clark Williamson (right). Dr. Porter’s daughter is sitting on his lap.
- December 1970 – A photograph of an unidentified couple talking with Dr. S. Marion Smith (right) at the seminary Christmas Party.
- December 1970 – A photograph of Students sharing a meal at the annual Christmas Party.
- December 1972 – A photograph of Students during President Dr. Beauford Norris’s Christmas Open House. In the foreground are Students Louise Banks (left) and Alfred Johnson.
- December 1972 – A photograph of Students attending President Dr. Beauford Norris’s Christmas reception.
- December 1972 – A photograph of Students attending President Dr. Beauford Norris’s Christmas reception.
- December 1972 – A photograph of Students attending President Dr. Beauford Norris’s Christmas reception.
- December 1972 – A photograph of Students attending President Dr. Beauford Norris’s Christmas reception.
- December 1973 – A photograph taken at the Christmas Party, including the Bell Choir.
- December 1977 – A photograph of students in the Common Room for the Christmas Party. Some are performing “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”