Timothy F. Sedgwick

Timothy F. Sedgwick, professor of Christian Ethics at the Virginia Theological Seminary, is a prominent contemporary Episcopal ethicist.[1] He is a prolific author and editor, and, in addition to being the Clinton S. Quin Professor of Christian Ethics, he has served since 2007 as Vice President and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.[2]

Prof. Sedgwick received his A.B. from Albion College and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. Following his doctorate he taught undergraduates at Denison University, Marshall University, and Blackburn College and then for 19 years taught Christian ethics at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary.

He has served the Anglican Theological Review as book review editor, board member, and president of the board and as a member of the board of directors for the Society of Christian Ethics. In the Episcopal Church he serves on the Advisory Board for the College for Bishops and on the Anglican-Roman Catholic Theological Consultation in the U.S.A. (ARC-USA) bilateral discussion, which recently completed a six-year study on moral theology.[3] Previously he served on the Task Force on End-of-Life Issues, the Task Force on Ethics and the New Genetics, the Committee on Sexual Exploitation, the delegation to the governing Board of the National Council of Churches in Christ, the General Board of Examining Chaplains, the Council for the Development of Ministry (where he served as vice-chairperson), the Total Ministry Task Force, and the Task Force on Lay Professionals.

Prof. Sedgwick is married to Martha W. Sedgwick and has two grown daughters.

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References

  1. Gill, Robin (2000). "The Christian Moral Life: Practices of Piety [Review]". Anglican Theological Review 82 (3). Retrieved 15 June 2015 via Questia. (subscription required (help)).
  2. "Virginia Seminary Taps Tim Sedgwick as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs". Virginia Theological Seminary. August 20, 2007. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  3. "Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue Releases Joint Statement: Ecclesiology and Moral Discernment: Seeking a Unified Moral Witness". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. April 22, 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2015.

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