RTS Hires New Communications and Marketing Leaders

Kim Shirley has been named Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, while Amy Honeycutt has assumed the role of Director of Digital Marketing and Social Media.

RTS Dedicates New Jackson Campus

RTS trustees, senior administration, faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered at the Jackson campus on the morning of October 6 to dedicate the new facilities to God’s glory.

Rev. Jason Helopoulos to Deliver 2023 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that the Rev. Jason Helopoulos will deliver the 2023 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures at RTS Jackson.

Reformed Theological Seminary, 5G LLC Enable 5G Across the US

RTS has entered an agreement with 5G LLC, a leading provider of connectivity technology solutions for the real estate industry.

Dr. Christopher Watkin Named Fellow of Philosophy and Culture

Dr. Christopher Watkin was appointed as Fellow of Philosophy and Culture at RTS, following the April 6, 2023 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Retrospective Edition of RTS Magazine Honors Chancellor’s 10th Anniversary

A new retrospective edition of Ministry & Leadership will commemorate the first 10 years of Dr. Ligon Duncan’s tenure as chancellor and CEO of the seminary.

Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn Appointed as Professor of Church History and Theology

The Board of Trustees of Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn to the faculty of RTS Charlotte.

Dr. William Ross Appointed as DMin Program Director

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. William A. Ross was named Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, effective August 1, 2023.

RTS Charlotte Announces New Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Jack Roylston will become Director of Admissions and Recruitment at RTS Charlotte, effective August 1, 2023.

Alleen McLain Assumes Dual Roles at Jackson, New York City Campuses

Alleen McLain has taken on new responsibilities as Assistant Director of Admissions for RTS Jackson and RTS New York City, as well as Registrar for RTS New York City.

Dr. Nicholas Reid Promoted to Full Professor

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. J. Nicholas Reid has been promoted from Associate Professor to Professor of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies.

RTS Announces New Chief Operations Officer, Chief of Staff

The RTS Board of Trustees is pleased to announce two new appointments to the seminary's senior administration: Ricky Rayborn and Dr. Tony Doggett.

Dr. William Wood Promoted to Associate Professor of Old Testament

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. William Wood from Assistant Professor of Old Testament to Associate Professor of Old Testament, effective June 1, 2023.

Dr. James Anderson Appointed Academic Dean of RTS Charlotte

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James Anderson as Academic Dean of the Charlotte campus, effective June 1, 2023.

Dr. Don Fortson Announces Retirement from RTS

Dr. S. Donald “Don” Fortson has announced his retirement from Reformed Theological Seminary after over 25 years of exemplary service.

RTS Taps John Ingram, CPA as Director of Finance

eformed Theological Seminary’s senior leadership is pleased to announce that John Ingram has been hired as Director of Finance, effective April 3, 2023.

Dr. Michael Hillerman Takes on New Roles in MAC Program

RTS is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Hillerman has been appointed as Assistant Professor of Counseling and Director of the Master of Arts in Counseling Program.

RTS Family to Remember God’s Faithfulness on Historic Jackson Campus

“How Firm a Foundation: A Testimony to God’s Faithfulness” will take place on April 26, 2023.

Chancellor Ligon Duncan Honored in Mississippi Top 50 Awards

Chancellor Ligon Duncan was recently honored in the sixth class of the Mississippi Top 50 awards.

Dr. Timothy George to Deliver 2023 Harold O.J. Brown Lectures

Dr. Timothy George will deliver the 2023 Harold O.J. Brown Lectures at RTS Charlotte.

RTS Washington Receives Funding for Initiative on Neo-Calvinist Scholarship

RTS Washington has received a grant from the Abraham Kuyper Christian Leadership Fund for a new Initiative on Neo-Calvinist Scholarship.

Dr. Joshua Malone Appointed as Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

Esteemed theological studies teacher and researcher to join RTS Jackson faculty beginning June 1, 2023.

Dr. John Currid Named Professor of Old Testament at RTS Dallas

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. John D. Currid as Professor of Old Testament at RTS Dallas.

Tour of New Campus to Highlight RTS Jackson Preview Day

RTS Jackson will host a unique preview day event on February 27, 2023.

Dr. Mike Park Joins RTS Washington as Director of Admissions

RTS Washington is pleased to announce that Dr. Mike Park has been hired as Director of Admissions.

RTS Hires Ricky Rayborn as Director of Human Resources

RTS leadership has announced that Ricky Rayborn has joined the seminary’s administrative staff as Director of Human Resources.

RTS Faculty Members Honored With TGC Book Awards

RTS congratulates each faculty member represented in The Gospel Coalition's 2022 Book Awards.

Center for Church Planting to Host Irwyn Ince and Charles McKnight

RTS Charlotte will host the Forge Conference on January 16, 2023.

Dr. Don Fortson Receives MacLeod Award at Presbyterian Scholars Conference

RTS congratulates Dr. Don Fortson for receiving the MacLeod Award at the Presbyterian Scholars Conference recently held at Wheaton College.

RTS Announces Winter 2023 Course Offerings

Reformed Theological Seminary has announced its schedule of course offerings for the winter 2023 semester.

Dr. David Strain to Deliver 2022 Hughes Preaching Lectures

Dr. David T.A. Strain will deliver the 2022 Hughes Preaching Lectures at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando.

Jessica Short, CPA Joins RTS as Chief Financial Officer

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Jessica Short, CPA has been hired as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 24, 2022.

RTS to Participate in Giving Tuesday

Reformed Theological Seminary has announced that it will take part in Giving Tuesday on November 29, 2022.

RTS Commissions Original Artwork by Mississippi Artist Wyatt Waters

Wyatt Waters, renowned Mississippi native watercolorist, was commissioned for three commemorative paintings honoring the RTS Jackson campus.

Byron Johnson Elected to RTS Board of Trustees

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the election of Byron Johnson to the Board of Trustees, effective August 2, 2022.

Rev. Brian Habig to Deliver 2022 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that the Rev. Brian Habig will deliver the 2022 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures at RTS Jackson.

RTS Jackson Moves Forward Amidst Water Crisis

A Message from the Office of the Chancellor

Dr. Gregory Lanier Appointed as Academic Dean for RTS Global

RTS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Greg Lanier as Academic Dean of RTS Global, the seminary's online program, effective August 1.

RTS Orlando to Launch Institute for Faith, Work, and Culture

The institute will facilitate the development of a biblically-grounded, God-centered vision for integrating faith and work, both in current students and the wider church.

Longtime Counseling Professor Dr. Jim Hurley Retires

Dr. Jim Hurley retired from his service to Reformed Theological Seminary and was named Professor of Counseling Emeritus on May 31, 2022.

Westminster Standards to Inform RTS Quality Enhancement Plan

Reformed Theological Seminary has undertaken a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to be implemented over a period of five years.

Dr. Benjamin Gladd Promoted to Professor of New Testament

RTS Jackson is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Ben Gladd from Associate Professor to Professor of New Testament, effective June 1, 2022.

Dr. William B. Fullilove Promoted to Professor of Old Testament

RTS New York City is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. William Fullilove to Professor of Old Testament, effective June 1, 2022.

Dr. Irwyn Ince Appointed as Adjunct Professor at RTS

Dr. Irwyn L. Ince, Jr. was appointed as Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology, effective June 2, 2022.

RTS Announces Jackson Campus Relocation Initiative

The RTS Board of Trustees and Chancellor Ligon Duncan have announced that RTS Jackson will be relocating after more than 55 years at its historic, original campus.

Dr. D. Blair Smith Named Academic Dean at RTS Dallas, RTS Houston

Dr. D. Blair Smith was appointed as Academic Dean at RTS Dallas and RTS Houston, effective June 1, 2022.

Dr. Guy P. Waters Appointed as Academic Dean at RTS Jackson

RTS is pleased to announce that Dr. Guy P. Waters has been appointed as Academic Dean at RTS Jackson, effective June 1, 2022.

CL Pearce Promoted to Director of Admissions at RTS Jackson

RTS Jackson is pleased to announce that CL Pearce (MA ’16) was promoted to Director of Admissions beginning January 1, 2022.

Dr. William A. Ross Promoted to Associate Professor of Old Testament

RTS Charlotte is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. William A. Ross from Assistant Professor of Old Testament to Associate Professor of Old Testament, effective June 1, 2022.

Dr. James R. Newheiser, Jr. Promoted to Professor of Christian Counseling and Pastoral Theology

RTS Charlotte is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. James Newheiser to Professor of Christian Counseling and Pastoral Theology, effective June 1, 2022.

RTS Announces Summer 2022 Courses

Students will have the opportunity to study with faculty from across the RTS system in over 50 residential intensives as well as three Remote Live courses.

Master of Arts in Counseling Program Receives CACREP Accreditation

RTS is pleased to announce that its Master of Arts in Counseling program has received accreditation for clinical mental health counseling from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

The Hughes Scholarship

RTS is inviting all incoming residential MDiv students to apply for the full-tuition Hughes Scholarship by March 15, 2022.

RTS Jackson Hires Perry McCall as Regional Development Officer

Chief Development Officer Matthew Bryant said, "Perry’s heart for people make him a great fit for this role, and we believe he will be the perfect addition to our team in Jackson."

RTS Chapel Schedules

The Jackson, Charlotte, and Orlando campuses have announced their spring 2022 chapel schedules.

Dr. Greg Beale to Deliver Inaugural Hughes Lectures at RTS Jackson

Dr. Beale, a leading scholar in New Testament and biblical studies, will lecture on "Union with the Resurrected Christ."

RTS Announces Spring 2022 Course Offerings

RTS is pleased to announce a full slate of residential course offerings for the spring 2022 semester.

RTS Board of Trustees Approves New Strategic Vision

RTS is pleased to announce that after a year of planning and research, the Board of Trustees has approved a new strategic vision for the seminary: OneRTS.

Leigh Swanson Promoted to Executive Vice President at RTS Orlando

Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando is pleased to announce that Leigh Swanson has been named Executive Vice President.

RTS Atlanta to Offer Master of Arts (Theological Studies)

Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta is pleased to announce that it will begin offering the Master of Arts (Theological Studies) degree.

Cosby, Messner Appointed at RTS Atlanta

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Dr. Brian Cosby and Rev. Aaron Messner have been appointed as adjunct professors at RTS Atlanta.

Dr. Heather Gingrich to Speak at Christian Counseling Conference

RTS Jackson is pleased to announce that its bi-annual Conference on Christian Counseling will be held on October 14-15 via Zoom.

Dr. Chuck Hill Retires From RTS Orlando

Dr. Charles "Chuck" E. Hill retired in May 2021 after 27 years at RTS Orlando.

Dr. Charles Wingard Promoted to Professor of Pastoral Theology

RTS Jackson is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Charles Wingard from Associate Professor to Professor of Pastoral Theology.

RTS Jackson Announces Urban Apologetics Course with Dr. Carl Ellis

RTS Jackson is excited to welcome Dr. Carl Ellis for a course on Urban Apologetics to be held on September 10 and 11.

RTS Orlando Hosts Convocation for 2021-2022 Academic Year

RTS Orlando will mark the official beginning of the new academic year with its annual Convocation on August 25.

RTS Jackson Hosts 56th Convocation

RTS Jackson will host its 56th Convocation on August 25, 2021, launching the academic year and chapel series.

RTS Charlotte Announces Fall 2021 Chapel Schedule

Dr. Will Ross will deliver the Convocation address on August 31, formally launching the 2021-2022 academic year and chapel series.

Menikoff, Wynne Appointed at RTS Atlanta

We are pleased to announce that Aaron Menikoff and Carlton Wynne have been appointed as adjunct faculty at RTS Atlanta.

Dr. Guy M. Richard Appointed as President of RTS Atlanta

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Guy M. Richard as President of RTS Atlanta, effective August 5, 2021.

Douglas Baker Appointed as Chancellor’s Chief of Staff

We are pleased to announce that Douglas E. Baker has been appointed as Chancellor's Chief of Staff, effective August 5, 2021.

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Elizabeth Pennock Defends Dissertation

RTS Orlando is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Pennock has successfully defended her doctoral thesis and officially earned her Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida.

Dr. Miles Van Pelt Teaches Akkadian at RTS Jackson

Professor, Academic Dean, and biblical languages scholar Dr. Miles Van Pelt taught the Akkadian language as an elective course at RTS Jackson in the spring of 2021.

Dr. Scott Redd Appointed as Stephen B. Elmer Professor of Old Testament

RTS Washington is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Redd has been appointed to the newly formed Stephen B. Elmer Chair of Old Testament.

Dr. Julius Kim to Deliver 2021 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures

We are pleased to announce that Julius J. Kim will give the 2021 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures at the Jackson campus.

Dr. Guy Richardson Retires From RTS

Dr. Guy Richardson has retired after 22 years at RTS, where he has served as President of RTS Jackson as well as full-time faculty and Director of the MAC Program for the Jackson and Orlando campuses.

Dr. Kevin DeYoung Promoted to Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

RTS Charlotte is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Kevin DeYoung from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor of Systematic Theology.

Dr. Zachary Cole Appointed at RTS Orlando

Dr. Zachary Cole has been appointed as Associate Professor of New Testament at RTS Orlando beginning June 1, 2021.

RTS Global Launches New Enrollment Schedule

Starting June 1, 2021, Reformed Theological Seminary, Global will be reformatting its enrollment process to two start dates each month: the second and fourth Wednesday.

RTS Announces Summer 2021 Courses

Students will have the opportunity to study with RTS faculty from across the seminary, as well as noted guest professors, including Drs. D.A. Carson, Michael Horton, and Carl Trueman.

Dr. Gregory K. Beale to Join RTS Faculty

Together with our Board of Trustees, Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that after over a decade of faithful service at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. Gregory K. Beale has been appointed as Professor of New Testament at RTS Dallas.

RTS Jackson Announces Online Event Schedule

RTS Jackson has announced a spring 2021 lineup of monthly online discussion forums featuring various faculty members.

Dr. J.V. Fesko Appointed to Faculty Chair Position

RTS is pleased to announce the appointment of J.V. Fesko as the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson.

RTS Launches Mind + Heart Podcast

We're excited to announce the launch of Mind + Heart, a new podcast hosted by RTS Vice President Phillip Holmes.