Sem Gems

"Sem Gems" is the name of the seminary's organization for seminary wives and fiancées. It meets several times a year and provides opportunity for Christian fellowship, instruction, information sharing, and mutual encouragement for those who will soon be living in a parsonage.

A committee consisting of student and faculty wives sets up a schedule of topics for the year. These topics focus for the most part on seminary wives' future role as pastor's wives. They are taught by seminary professors and their wives as well as local pastors and their wives.

In addition, a practical course in Couple Communication and Conflict Resolution is offered each year. This course is offered to married or engaged students; attendance is by couples