(JACKSON, Miss.) — On Tuesday, November 3, Reformed Theological Seminary is launching a new podcast, Mind + Heart. Phillip Holmes, Vice President for Institutional Communications, will host 10 interviews with RTS faculty and guests in the first season. In the podcast, Holmes will discuss past Wisdom Wednesday episodes with his interviewees, allowing them to revisit […]
The Reformed Theological Seminary libraries are now providing the ProQuest Religion & Philosophy ebook collection to all RTS students. The collection offers over 16,000 ebooks in full-text format, all pertinent to theological studies. The RTS libraries already provide resources such as academic journal databases and EBSCO ebooks. The addition of the ProQuest ebook collection offers […]
Twenty-six current and former Reformed Theological Seminary professors have contributed to a new book on covenant theology, available from Crossway in October. Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of the biblical covenants and their impact on the Christian life. A forward by Chancellor and CEO Dr. Ligon Duncan and an […]
Reformed Theological Seminary is now accepting applications for admission to the 2021 Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) cohorts at the Jackson and Orlando campuses. Candidates may participate in one of two review cycles in the fall or spring. Dr. Jim Hurley, Professor of Counseling, remarked, “Each summer, we welcome up to 24 new students […]
Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Angela Queen and David Veldkamp have been appointed Director of Academic Administration and Director of Institutional Assessment, respectively. Veldkamp will continue in his role as Vice President for Enrollment Management in addition to his role in the Provost’s Office. Queen graduated from RTS in 2006 with a […]
Updated September 14, 2:45PM CT Dr. Duncan provides a brief update after the beginning of the fall 2020 semester. Updated August 12, 8:00 AM RTS moves forward with plans for fall 2020 courses and 2020-2021 academic year. Read the announcement from Dr. Ligon Duncan. Updated May 8, 5:00 PM RTS announces plans for […]
(OVIEDO, Fla.) — Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando will host multiple “Meet the Author” events this fall. Hosted via Zoom, these events will showcase the variety of publications the Orlando faculty have completed in 2020. The meetings will give both readers and prospective students the opportunity to hear RTS professors discuss their books in their own […]
Mrs. Pauline (Polly) McReynolds Stone was welcomed into the eternal rest of her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 31, 2020, after an almost four-year battle with cancer. Mrs. Stone had worked in various roles for Reformed Theological Seminary since 1994. Known for her enormous love for her family, her Lord, and all things Mississippi State, […]
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III will deliver the 2020 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures at RTS Jackson. Dr. Duncan is the Chancellor & CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary, the president of RTS Jackson, and the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. […]
Dear RTS family, Your Provost, Chief Officers, Senior Administrators, Presidents, Executive Directors, Deans, and I have been continuously working on our plans for the fall semester and the 2020-2021 academic year amidst the ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are excited and thankful to be returning to campuses across our system (with the exception […]
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic closed the doors of churches across Mississippi for almost three months before reopening. Throughout the process, many of the RTS Jackson faculty have faithfully served local churches. Dean of Students Charlie Wingard highlighted the importance of faculty involvement in the local church. “We introduce students to the treasures of biblical studies, […]
Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce seven Core Certificate programs, available in languages, Bible, and theology. The Core Certificates are non-degree programs that provide students with a foundational understanding of a specific theological discipline. Students can pursue a certificate in Greek, Hebrew, Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, or Applied Theology. David […]
(OVIEDO, Fla.) — RTS Orlando President, Dr. Scott Swain, and RTS Orlando Academic Dean, Dr. Mike Allen, have edited the Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology. This work is the latest addition to the extensive, multi-disciplinary series of scholarly works published by Oxford University Press. This comprehensive survey features specially commissioned essays by over forty leading […]
(JACKSON, Miss.) — On July 31, 2020, Dr. John “Mac” McCarty will retire from his position as the Circulation and Acquisitions Specialist at the RTS Jackson library. During his 24 years at RTS Jackson, Dr. McCarty’s faithful and humble service has blessed many students, faculty, and staff. Dr. McCarty joined the RTS Jackson staff in […]
(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Reformed Theological Seminary, Global has announced Alice Hathaway’s impending retirement, effective on September 1, 2020. Hathaway has served as RTS Global’s registrar for 22 years. Hathaway began working for RTS in 1998 when the seminary first launched its online courses as RTS Virtual. She has played a crucial role in the success […]
(Atlanta, Ga.) — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Guy M. Richard to Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Atlanta. Dr. Richard Dr. Richard has been serving on the faculty of RTS Atlanta for just over three years, where he also serves as Executive Director. He has a Ph.D. […]
