Natasha Hicks earns Master of Divinity degree from SFTS

SAN ANSELMO, CA (05/27/2011)(readMedia)-- San Francisco Theological Seminary graduated 62 students in six degree and diploma programs on Saturday, May 21, on a beautiful, sunny day amid the redwoods at Bouick Field. With 20 graduates from Korea, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Mexico and Canada, SFTS continues to stand out as a training ground for international theologians and pastors.

Natasha Hicks of Auburn, Wash., is one of 28 students who earned a Master of Divinity degree, the first professional degree in theological studies. She hopes to serve within a church that is passionate about growing in God's grace and serving amongst those on the margins.

Hicks interned at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Marin City, Calif. She was mentored by SFTS alumna Veronica Goines, who leads a multicultural congregation that integrates African-American tradition and Reformed theology in worship.

Hicks earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2004 before attending seminary.

Founded in 1871, SFTS has a rich history of service to the church. As an institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a member of the Graduate Theological Union, SFTS remains dedicated to being a Christ-centered academic community, rooted in the Reformed tradition that embraces a diverse student body. With a focus on spiritual formation, critical theological reflection, and the skills and arts of ministry, SFTS prepares Christian leaders to serve in congregations, the wider church, classrooms and the public sphere.