Deirdre Sommerlad-Rogers, Ph.D. Appointed Chair of Department of Ministry, Advocacy & Leadership





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For Immediate Release
Date: July 5, 2018

Columbia, S.C.-- Deirdre Sommerlad-Rogers, Ph.D., has been appointed Chair of the Department of Ministry, Advocacy & Leadership for Cherry Hill Seminary 

Sommerlad-Rogers has served as Cherry Hill Seminary faculty in the department since 2011. She  received her bachelor's and master's degrees from San Jose State University, in Psychology and Sociology, and her Ph.D. in Sociology from Bowling Green State University, with minors in Women's Studies and Social Psychology. She had held the position of tenured professor and Department Chair in Sociology and Criminal Justice. She is currently consulting as a statistical and dissertation consultant. Her areas of focus and teaching have included criminal justice, inequalities, and social construction of difference.

"I am excited about continuing my work with the students and faculty in the department, and all of our students," said Dr. Sommerlad-Rogers. " I hope to grow the program and ensure the continued academic success of our students. I  look forward to working with the faculty to continue both our diverse course offerings and create new, innovative opportunities for our students. "

Dr. Candace Kant, Academic Dean, said, "Dr. Sommerlad-Rogers' proven leadership will be inspirational to our students and faculty.  I am looking forward to working with her."

Originally founded as a private school in Vermont, the Seminary has operated as a nonprofit since 2007, based in South Carolina since 2008, and began offering graduate degrees in ministry and religious studies in 2009. Three students have earned their Master of Divinity, and several dozen have earned certificates, including two individuals who recently earned their Community Ministry Certificate.

Executive Director Holli Emore said, "It has been my pleasure to work closely with Dr. Sommerlad-Rogers. Because of my experience, I know that she will be a tremendous asset - to our students, to department faculty, and to the overall strength of the seminary."

Sommerlad-Rogers assumes her new position July 1.  For more information, contact the office at CHS@cherryhillseminary.org .