Woodstock Theological Center Explained

The Woodstock Theological Center (1973-2013) was an independent, nonprofit Catholic theological research institute in Washington, D.C.

History

Founded in 1973, the center took its name from Woodstock College, a former Jesuit seminary located in Maryland.^{[1] [2]} The center was an associate member of the Washington Theological Consortium.^[3] Until it closed, the center was housed at Georgetown University.^[4]

In February 2013, the center announced that it was scheduled to close on June 30, 2013, citing a lack of Jesuit staff as a reason.^[5] On July 1, 2013, the Board of Trustees announced the center would no longer be an independent ministry, but that the library would be maintained as the Woodstock Theological Library, a part of the Georgetown University Library.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Book: Re-Formed Jesuits: A History of Changes in Jesuit Formation During the Decade 1965-1975 . Becker, Joseph M.. 1992. . 978-0-89870-402-0. 136–137.
2. Book: A Testimonial to Grace and, Reflections on a Theological Journey . 119–120. Dulles, Avery . Avery Dulles . 1996 . . 978-1-55612-904-9.
3. Web site: Woodstock Theological Center. Washington Theological Consortium. 2013-07-17.
4. Web site: History of the Woodstock Theological Center. Woodstock Theological Center. 2013-07-17.
5. News: Woodstock Center to Close . Hiromi . Oka . February 18, 2013 . . 2013-07-17.
6. Web site: Woodstock Theological Center Closed. July 1, 2013 . Woodstock Theological Center. 2013-07-17.