Peterson joins Seminary Board

I don't know much about this group, but the Indianapolis Star is reporting that former Mayor Bart Peterson has joined the board of the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.

Peterson will join the board of trustees of the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis on July 1.

The Northside seminary is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) but has faculty and students from 40 denominations. Peterson has been a longtime member of Second Presbyterian Church on the Far Northside. The seminary is a graduate school offering degrees in theology, ministry and counseling, among other things.

In a statement released by the seminary, officials said they hope the mayor's experience establishing charter schools and his promotion of the arts will mesh with the school's goal of helping students understand the relationship between religion and the arts. He will also work closely with the seminary's advancement committee, which is involved in fundraising and promotion.