One of the most rewarding parts of our ministry in Croatia is the privilege Jeremy has of teaching at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek. Over the last year or so, the seminary has both celebrated a major milestone and undergone a significant transition. Last December was the 50th anniversary celebration of the seminary which began in Zagreb, moved briefly to Slovenia in the early 90's during the war, and has been in Osijek for the last 40 years.
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| The Beginning of the '23-'24 Academic Year at ETS in Osijek |
While the seminary is significant to Central Europe, it's also important to our family. Petra's father had a large part in planting the vision and founding the seminary. Peter just retired from his role as the Dean this past summer. Below he's pictured with the new Dean.
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| Former Dean Peter Kuzmič with New Dean Dalibor Kraljik |
ETS houses the largest theological library in the former-Yugoslavia.
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| ETS Library |
It also shares its campus with the local evangelical church - Joyful News Church which meets in a synagogue. This is a constant reminder to both seminary students and church members of the importance each institution has to the other. Dr. Kraljik's vision is for the seminary to train both church leaders and those in the secular workforce theologically.
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| Jeremy and his Graduating Class |
This past week, the seminary hosted several book launches, lectures and the premier of a sculpture dedicated to the seminary in Osijek. All of these events, in addition to the new students who have enrolled this academic year, point to a bright future for the Evangelical Theological Seminary.
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| Romanian Artist Liviu Mocan in front of his Five Alters of Revelation |
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| Book Launch of "Discipleship Jesus' Way" by Ervin Budiselić |
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| The New Living Room in the Seminary Library |
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