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Matanzas, Cuba
The Methodist, Presbyterian, and Episcopal Churches founded the Evangelical Seminary at Matanzas, Cuba, on October 1, 1946. The only ecumenical seminary in Cuba, the Matanzas Seminary now serves over 200 students from 13 denominations.
For approximately ten years, Reverend Dr. Ofelia Ortega Suarez, self-described as a "feminist liberation theologian," served as rector of the Evangelical Theological Seminary. Upon her retirement, "she confided in some friends her great disappointment as a result of an unfulfilled dream -- to present to each seminary graduate three basic books that would further equip them for their ministries." Inspired by her vision, a book fund was established and named in honor of long-time Matanzas Seminary supporter, Dr. Ted Braun.
The Matanzas Seminary Book Fund helps to support the library at the seminary. The library is currently composed of 22,500 books plus an automated database. Users are trained with the automated system and are then able to conduct their own research. The following services are also offered through the library:
Most recently, the Matanzas Seminary Book Fund was able to provide books for the 17 members of the 2004 graduating class and the 27 members of the 2005 class.
