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Holmes, Veldkamp Appointed as VPs at Reformed Theological Seminary

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Chancellor J. Ligon Duncan III announced the appointment of two vice presidents at Reformed Theological Seminary, installing Phillip Holmes as vice president for institutional communications and David Veldkamp as vice president for enrollment management. Holmes previously served as director of marketing and communications at RTS. He grew to know and love RTS […]

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RTS Appoints Rev. Robert Arendale as Executive Director at RTS Houston

May 25, 2018 — Chancellor Ligon Duncan and the Reformed Theological Seminary Board of Trustees are pleased to announce a new Executive Director of RTS Houston. Rev. Robert Arendale has been hired to lead the Houston campus, succeeding the previous Executive Director, Rev. Tim McKeown. Rev. McKeown has served as Executive Director of the Houston […]

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RTS’s Ministry & Leadership Team Wins Award

Reformed Theological Seminary is proud to announce that our Ministry & Leadership team was recently awarded the second place 2018 Higher Goals in Christian Journal certificate from the Evangelical Press Association. EPA honored Bill Henderson, Brad Tisdale, Paul Schwarz, Catherine Bruce, Dr. Ligon Duncan, and Matt McQuade for the “publication redesign” of the 2017 Fall […]

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Reformed Theological Seminary welcomes Dr. Carl F. Ellis, Jr. and Karen Ellis into the RTS family

Carl Ellis named Senior Fellow of AALI and Provost’s Professor of Theology and Culture Karen Ellis named as inaugural Cannada Fellow for World Christianity RTS is thrilled to announce that Dr. Carl F. Ellis, Jr. has been named Assistant to the Chancellor, Senior Fellow of the African American Leadership Initiative, and Provost’s Professor of Theology and […]

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RTS hires new Director of Communications

August 25, 2017 – Chancellor Ligon Duncan is pleased to announce a new Director of Communications for Reformed Theological Seminary. Mr. Phillip Holmes has been hired to lead in this vitally important area that will encompass institutional branding,print publications, digital marketing and social media. “I have known Phillip since he was a student at Belhaven, […]

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Announcing the African American Leadership Scholarship

RTS is pleased to announce the launch of the African American Leadership Scholarship beginning in the 2018-19 academic year. The African American Leadership Scholarship is a 50% scholarship for African American students who have experience in and a heart for ministry in African American, multiethnic, or urban contexts. It is for RTS students in any […]

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Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson Appointed as Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson as Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology as of June 1, 2017.  A Chancellor’s Professor in the RTS system is a rank of distinction, for a regular, voting faculty member, who teaches at multiple RTS campuses, thus benefitting a greater number of […]

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Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas Appointed as Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas as Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology as of June 1, 2017.  A Chancellor’s Professor in the RTS system is a rank of distinction, for a regular, voting faculty member, who teaches at multiple RTS campuses, thus benefitting a greater […]

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Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Appointed as Chancellor’s Professor of Church History

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sean Michael Lucas as Chancellor’s Professor of Church History as of June 1, 2017.  A Chancellor’s Professor in the RTS system is a rank of distinction, for a regular, voting faculty member, who teaches at multiple RTS campuses, thus benefitting a greater number of […]

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Dr. John Currid Appointed Chancellor’s Professor of Old Testament

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John Currid as Chancellor’s Professor of Old Testament, effective June 1, 2018.  The position of chancellor’s faculty is designed to provide for a professor to teach at multiple RTS campuses benefitting a greater number of students.  In the interim, Dr. Currid will continue his […]

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RTS appoints new Senior Vice President for Development

April 27, 2017 – Chancellor Ligon Duncan and the Reformed Theological Seminary Board of Trustees are pleased to announce that Mr. Matthew Bryant has accepted the call to serve as the Senior Vice President for Development at RTS. “I am so thankful to have Matthew as a part of our team here at RTS. Matthew […]

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Atlanta Campus Leadership Transition Slated for Summer 2017

March 28, 2017 – Chancellor Ligon Duncan and the Board of Trustees of Reformed Theological Seminary are pleased to announce that Dr. Guy M. Richard has accepted the call to serve as the Executive Director of the Atlanta campus starting June 1, 2017. “I am delighted that my good friend Guy Richard has agreed to […]

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Kevin DeYoung Appointed as Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Charlotte

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin DeYoung as Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Charlotte, beginning June 1, 2017. Kevin was formerly a Chancellor’s Professor for RTS, but will now be a residential, voting member of the Charlotte faculty, teaching several courses each academic year. Kevin’s appointment to the […]

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Remembering Dr. Will Norton

Missionary and leader in theological education Hugo Wilbert “Will” Norton died February 20, 2017 at his residence in Go Ye Village, Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Dr. Norton was Distinguished Professor of Missions, Emeritus at RTS Charlotte and taught at RTS Jackson as well. Born Feb. 14, 1915, he was 102. Norton’s passion to serve led him to […]

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RTS Appoints Dr. Mark Ian McDowell as Executive Director at RTS Dallas

Chancellor Ligon Duncan and the Reformed Theological Seminary Board of Trustees are pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Ian McDowell has accepted the call to serve as the Executive Director at our newest campus in Dallas, Texas. “Mark is a capable theologian with a pastor’s heart for the church. He is passionately committed to theological […]

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Hughes Scholarship Applications Due March 15 | April 15

Reformed Theological Seminary has launched a new financial aid application, and we are now accepting applications for the Hughes Scholarship. The Hughes Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for new students who are beginning Master of Divinity Studies at RTS in the Summer or Fall. It includes a $3,000 book stipend. There are a limited number […]

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