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RTS Atlanta Celebrates Dr. Karen Ellis on the Conferment of Her Doctor of Philosophy Degree

Atlanta, GA – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) Atlanta is proud to announce the recent conferment of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree to Dr. Karen Ellis, Lecturer in World Christianity and Culture, Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for Christian Endurance Studies, and Robert Cannada Fellow for World Christianity. Dr. Ellis received her […]

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RTS Remembers Dr. Richard G. Watson (1929–2025): Pastor, Dean, and Faithful Servant of Christ

Jackson, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary joins with many in the broader church in giving thanks to God for the life and ministry of Dr. Richard G. Watson, who entered the presence of his Savior on March 30, 2025, at the age of 95. Dr. Watson served as Academic Dean and Professor of Pastoral Theology […]

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Reformed Theological Seminary Jackson Welcomes Dr. Chris Stevens as Assistant Professor of New Testament

Jackson, MS – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chris S. Stevens as Assistant Professor of New Testament at RTS Jackson. Dr. Stevens will begin his new role on June 1, 2025. Dr. Stevens holds a Master of Divinity from Westminster Seminary California and a Ph.D. in Christian Studies […]

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Dr. David T. Irving Appointed President of Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David T. Irving as President of RTS Jackson, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Irving, who currently serves as Pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Hattiesburg, MS, will succeed Dr. Ligon Duncan, who has served as Interim President in addition […]

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Dr. D. Blair Smith Appointed President of RTS Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. D. Blair Smith as the next President of its Charlotte campus, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Smith, who currently serves as Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Charlotte and Academic Dean for RTS Dallas and Houston, will succeed Dr. Michael […]

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Dr. Michael Kruger Appointed Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael J. Kruger has been appointed the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, effective June 1, 2025. After twelve years of dedicated service as President of RTS Charlotte, Dr. Kruger will transition from his administrative role to focus […]

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RTS Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Advance Strategic Growth

JACKSON, Miss.— Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is pleased to announce the promotion of three accomplished individuals to key roles within the seminary. These appointments underscore RTS’s steadfast commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the strategic advancement of its mission to serve the church by preparing its leaders for ministry. As theological education continues to evolve, these […]

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RTS Announces Dallas Campus Relocation

Reformed Theological Seminary Dallas set to relocate to Richardson, Texas DALLAS, Texas – Reformed Theological Seminary announces relocation of Dallas campus through a partnership with Town North Presbyterian Church. Effective October 2024, the seminary will move its operations to a new location at Town North Presbyterian Church located at 1776 N Plano Road, Richardson, Texas. […]

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Murphey Named as New Director of Human Resources

JACKSON, Ms. – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Murphey as its new Director of Human Resources. In her role, Murphey will oversee the employee experience from hiring to retirement, ensuring that RTS continues to provide excellent service to its employees while complying with all federal and state regulations. […]

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Remembering Rev. Mark Lowrey

The Rev. Mark Lowrey (MCE ’71, MDiv ’77) was born on September 27, 1945 and passed away peacefully at his home on December 24, 2023. An early Reformed Theological Seminary alumnus, Lowrey was the founder of Reformed University Fellowship and the former head of Great Commission Publications. Lowrey was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He earned […]

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Remembering Dr. William Hogan

Dr. William L. Hogan was born on March 31, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas and died peacefully on November 25, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Hogan served on the faculty of RTS Jackson as Professor of Preaching from 1990 until his retirement in 1999. Dr. Hogan majored in economics at Rice University. Sensing a call […]

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‘Generation to Generation’: Dr. Douglas Kelly Honored With Festschrift

CARTHAGE, N.C. — Friends, former students, and fellow scholars recently gathered at the home of Dr. Douglas Kelly in celebration of his 80th birthday, where Dr. D. Blair Smith and Dr. Matthew Miller surprised him with a Festschrift entitled Generation to Generation: Writings in Honor of Douglas F. Kelly. A Festschrift is a traditional way […]

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RTS Hires New Communications and Marketing Leaders

Kim Shirley, Amy Honeycutt tapped to steer institutional communications JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce two new hires in its office of communications. 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. The appointments […]

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RTS Dedicates New Jackson Campus

Ribbon cutting celebrates God’s faithfulness, reaffirms seminary mission JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary’s board of trustees, senior administration, faculty, staff, and students, as well as community members and leaders, gathered at the Jackson campus on the morning of October 6 to dedicate the new facilities to God’s glory and the service of the church. […]

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

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce a strategic marketing agreement with 5G LLC, a leading provider of connectivity technology solutions for the real estate industry. Under the new agreement, 5G LLC will market and monetize rooftop spaces at multiple RTS campuses as potential sites for 5G network infrastructure deployment by leading wireless carriers. 5G […]

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Dr. Christopher Watkin Named Fellow of Philosophy and Culture

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. Christopher Watkin was appointed as Fellow of Philosophy and Culture, following the April 6, 2023 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Watkin will teach Christian Cultural and Social Theory as a winter intensive at RTS New York City and speak at […]

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