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 […]
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 […]
At the beginning of April, the administration of RTS decided to cancel all spring 2020 commencement ceremonies due to concerns about gathering during the coronavirus pandemic. In the cancellation announcement, Chancellor and CEO Dr. Ligon Duncan shared a letter with the RTS community, addressing the class of 2020. “While it is a disappointment to us […]
Dear RTS family, As morning dawned on June 1, 2020, in Jackson, Mississippi, we found ourselves in a nation gripped by fear, frustration, indignation, sorrow, mourning, division, and violence. The cruel mistreatment and unjust killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota have sparked […]
Earlier this week, the Reformed Theological Seminary Leadership Team met to discuss plans for the fall semester. I’m pleased to announce that, Lord willing (James 4:15), our plan for fall 2020 is to offer on-campus and in-person education on our campuses. Our community desires to be back together as students, faculty, and staff, but we […]
I am extremely pleased to be able to announce and invite you to our first virtual preview day. All campuses will be participating and all prospective students are welcome to join us on Wednesday, May 6 at 2:00 pm, CDT. All attendees will need to register prior to the event. Even in the coronavirus disruption, […]
Former RTS Jackson professor Dr. Wallace Carr passed away at his home in Raymond, Mississippi, on April 14, 2020. Dr. Carr was 97 years old and was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Ruth. Born on October 9, 1922, in Slidell, LA, Dr. Carr held degrees from Bob Jones College, Columbia Theological […]
Updated April 16, 2020 at 12:30 PM CT We are pleased to announce our course offerings for summer 2020, taught by faculty across all RTS campuses. April 10, 2020 Dear RTS students (and the rest of the RTS family): I am excited to announce to you our RTS summer course schedule and plans. The […]
Dr. Guy Richardson is ready to move into his next role at RTS. At the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, he will become President Emeritus and transition to full-time faculty and director of the Masters of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Program for the Jackson and Orlando RTS campuses. He’ll also continue to serve the […]
On Tuesday, February 4, we learned that a friend, faithful servant, and RTS alumni, Rev. John Browne, passed on to glory. John was a husband, father, and grandfather. He left his earthly home at the age of 67 following a heart attack. He served as an MNA Disaster Response Specialist through Sheds of Hope, a […]
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Reformed Theological Seminary is happy to announce Bryant Jackson’s promotion to Vice President for Finance at RTS, effective February 1, 2020. Jackson came to RTS in July 2019, and has been serving as the Assistant Director of Finance. Jackson came to RTS from Bomgar, a $150M tech company founded in Jackson, Mississippi, which […]
Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the launch of a new eCommerce store, MIND + HEART. The online store will open on October 31, 2019, Reformation Day. RTS apparel and products, such as shirts, accessories, and mugs, will be available at MIND + HEART. In addition to seminary-related products, the store will feature limited […]
In fall 2019, the Jackson, Orlando, Dallas, and Washington campuses are hosting Preview Days for prospective students. These events provide an opportunity for prospective students to get a feel for individual campuses and programs. Preview Days allow prospective students to sit in on classes and meet faculty, staff, and current students. Attendees will be able […]
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryant Jackson as Assistant Director of Finance. Jackson will replace Robert Hollingsworth, who retired at the end of July. Jackson earned his bachelor’s degree from Belmont University, where he studied Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting. Since graduating, he has held […]
The Board of Trustees of Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Craig Sheppard as the Executive Director of the Center for Reformed Theology (CRT) in Indonesia. RTS’ connections to Indonesia started in the 1970s and ’80s, when Indonesian students started attending RTS. After graduation, these alumni established churches and seminaries […]
Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) and Missionary Athletes International (MAI) are pleased to announce a new partnership that will help provide biblical and theological education for MAI full and part-time staff. Central to this partnership is a substantial tuition discount to MAI staff and specialized training offered by RTS faculty. The Organizations MAI is the parent ministry of […]
