Mark Dalbey

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Mark Dalbey
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFormer president of Covenant Theological Seminary
SpouseBeth Dalbey

Mark Dalbey is the former president of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, the denominational seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America.[1] He was appointed vice president of academics in 2009,[2] prior to which he served as the dean of students for ten years. He began teaching at Covenant in 1999 as an assistant professor of practical theology, following almost twenty years in ordained pastoral ministry.[3] Dalbey has a BA in philosophy and religion from Tarkio College, an M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. from Covenant Theological Seminary.[4] Dalbey previously served as a pastor in Cincinnati, Ohio, and taught at Geneva College, Pennsylvania.[4]

Head of Covenant Theological Seminary[edit]

As of April 28, 2012, Dalbey was the acting president of Covenant Theological Seminary, when his office announced of decisions by the board of trustees, that Dr Bryan Chapell, current president of Covenant Seminary, will be transitioning from sabbatical to the newly created position of chancellor, and Dalbey will assume the position of interim president.[5][6][7][8] On September 26, 2013, Dalbey was inaugurated as president.[1] He served as president until June 30, 2021.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Inauguration Celebration for President Dr. Mark Dalbey
  2. ^ "Seminar Leaders". Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Mark Dalbey". ByFaith Magazine. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Mark Dalbey". Covenant Theological Seminary. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Bryan Chapell steps down as President of Covenant Theological Seminary; appointed to new position of Chancellor". The Aquila Report. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-13. The following news release was sent out by Mark Dalbey, Acting President of the Seminary.
  6. ^ "Why Covenant. Leadership transition. Communication from the Board of Trustees Regarding Leadership Transition at Covenant Seminary". Covenant Theological Seminary. 1 May 2012. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-13. Effective June 1, 2012, Dr. Chapell will...assume the new position of Chancellor. As Chancellor, Dr. Chapell will focus on representing the Seminary among its external constituencies...upon his return from his current sabbatical.
  7. ^ Bryan Chapell (9 May 2012). "Why Covenant. Leadership transition. Letter from Dr. Chapell. A time of transition". Covenant Theological Seminary. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-13. ...as of June 1, 2012...I will assume the Chancellor responsibilities following my current sabbatical.
  8. ^ "Dr. Chapell Named President Emeritus as He Accepts Pastoral Call: Communication Regarding Dr. Bryan Chapell". ByFaith Magazine. Lawrenceville, Georgia. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-03. At the regular quarterly meeting of the Covenant Seminary Board of Trustees on January 25, 2013...Interim President Dr. Mark Dalbey...appointed <Chapell> Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology.
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Covenant Theological Seminary
2013–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent