We journey together with "one mind and one heart on the way to God." **
EIM TIMELINE 1998 to 2011 |
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| 1998 | The MTS-NM program is approved by the North Central Association (NCA) accrediting board to become a program of St. Norbert College (SNC) at an additional site (Albuquerque, NM). |
| Fr. Mike Demkovich, O.P., acts in the role of the Associate Director for the MTS program in NM. | |
| 1999 | Dr. Howard Ebert, a teacher in the Religious Studies Department, is named Director of the St. Norbert College MTS Program. |
| 2003 | Ecumenical Institute for Ministry separates from New Mexico Conferene of Churches. An EIM board of Directors is formed and by-laws formulated. |
| 2004 | The Rev Dr. Kay Huggins, a Presbyterian minister, organizes the faculty and plans the course schedules for MTS-NM. |
| 2005 | In a letter dated Feb. 1, 2005, Fr. Joel Garner, O. Praem., proposes to SNC Academic Vice President Dr. Michael Marsden that SNC and EIM conduct a review of the partnership between the two, examining the scope of the partnership, expectations, and new directions, with the expectation that this be conducted annually. He refers to the ecumenical effort as an pioneering effort.” |
| Over 30 students are enrolled in the MTS-NM program. | |
| 2006 | Dr. Kay Huggins becomes the Associate Director of the MTS program in NM. (Fr. Mike Demkovich, O.P., withdraws from involvement with EIM.) |
| An excerpt from the SNC Master of Theological Studies Program Review Spring 2008, says: “The MTS program, especially in Albuquerque, is intentionally ecumenical. In fact the initial requesting body was the Ecumenical Institute of Ministry (EIM) which was the educational arm of the New Mexico Conference of Churches (NMCC). While the results have been somewhat mixed in recruiting students from other mainline Christian Churches, both programs have moved toward more diverse religious representation among students and faculty.” | |
| 2009 | EIM changes its address from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe offices to the Norbertine Community, with EIM Board meetings held in the conference room of the Norbertine Library |
| 2010 | Dr. Lynn Bridgers becomes the Associate Director of the MTS-NM program. Discussions regarding a new structure for EIM begin, with three components: EED (Ecumenical Education for Discipleship); MTS (Master of Theological Studies); and Oversight and Development. |
| 2011 | The new EIM structure has been ratified and is in place, with the following positions: The Rev. Dr. Judith Todd - program coordinator for the EED Program. Dr. Lynn Bridgers - Associate Director for the MTS Program. Deacon Dr. Keith Davis - Oversight and Development (OD) Abbot Joel Garner, O. Praem - Chairperson of the EIM Board of Directors. In August, Dr. Kay Huggins assumes the position of Interim Associate Director of MTS-NM. |
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