VIENNA, VA – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) announces that Dr. J. Scott Redd, Jr., President of RTS Washington, D.C. and Executive Director of RTS New York, has accepted the call to serve as Senior Pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, PCA in Birmingham, Alabama. The congregation voted to extend the call to Dr. Redd on Sunday, […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Katherine “Katie” Majeste has successfully completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Majeste’s dissertation, titled “The Use of EMDR G-TEP in the Treatment of ADHD Symptoms in Adults,” represents significant research in the […]
CHARLOTTE, NC – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) announced that its Executive Committee has officially approved Dr. Richard Belcher’s appointment as Academic Dean for both RTS Dallas and RTS Houston, effective immediately. This expanded role adds to his current responsibilities as Academic Dean at RTS Atlanta and Professor of Old Testament at RTS Charlotte. Dr. Belcher […]
Washington, D.C.—RTS Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce the academic achievements of students in the campus’ Advanced Studies Program, including this year’s participants Emma Armbrust and Mason Jones and program alumnus Isaac Whitney. The RTS Washington, D.C. Advanced Studies Program offers preparation and mentoring to students who intend to pursue a doctoral degree beyond seminary. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
