Alvah Hovey

Biography

Alvah Hovey dedicated his life to theological education, serving as a teacher and president of Newton Theological Institute and guiding countless ministers with scholarship, humility, and a passion for moral clarity. His thoughtful sermons and steady leadership helped the seminary respond to the questions of an era marked by rapid change.

He now rests in Newton Cemetery, where the seeds of thoughtful faith he planted continue to bloom in congregations shaped by his mentorship.