(JACKSON, Miss.) – Dr. Elias Medeiros, Harriet Barbour Professor of Missions at RTS Jackson, will be retiring from teaching at Reformed Theological Seminary at the conclusion of the 2019-2020 academic year. As of June 1, he will receive the honorary title of Professor of Missions, Emeritus. Dr. Medeiros will have served as a faculty member at RTS Jackson […]
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 […]
Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson is excited to announce its chapel schedule for the spring 2020 semester. Chapel services are held in Grace Chapel on Wednesday mornings from 11:00 to 11:50 AM during the fall and spring semesters. “I am excited about this spring’s lineup of chapel speakers,” said Dr. Charlie Wingard, Associate Professor of Pastoral […]
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.) – The Jackson campus of Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to be hosting a live webinar on August 27, 2019: “How to Start Preparing for Seminary Today.” The webinar will be hosted by Dr. Ligon Duncan and Dr. Charlie Wingard. Dr. Duncan and Dr. Wingard will be sharing their thoughts on how to […]
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Admissions Office and Counseling Department of Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson are pleased to announce the release of two Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) admission review cycles for students seeking enrollment into the 2020 MAC cohort. Dr. Jim Hurley, founding professor of the Counseling program, remarked, “Each summer, we welcome up […]
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Dr. Ayman Ibrahim will serve as the keynote speaker for the RTS Jackson Missions Conference on September 10 and 11, 2019. Dr. Ibrahim will be speaking on the topic “Reaching Out To My Muslim Neighbor.” Dr. Ibrahim was born and raised in Egypt. Since 1991, he has taught in various countries in […]
Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Rev. H.B. Charles, Jr., will deliver the 2019 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures at RTS Jackson. Rev. Charles is the pastor-teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He has served in this role since 2008. Prior to joining his present church, he led the Mt. […]
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Board of Trustees of Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John V. Fesko to the faculty of the Jackson campus. He will serve as the Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology beginning June 1, 2019. Since 2009, Dr. Fesko served as the Academic Dean and Professor of Systematic […]
We are pleased to announce Step Morgan as the new Director of Admissions at RTS Jackson. Step is currently a third year MDiv student at RTS Jackson, and is an active member of Redeemer Church, PCA. He brings to this position his prior experience serving in both ministry and business contexts. He worked as Camp […]
RTS Jackson cordially invites you to our 51st Convocation and the unveiling and dedication of an ancient Torah scroll on August 24. Convocation will begin at 11:00am at Grace Chapel and Dr. Bruce Baugus, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology, will give the Convocation address, entitled “Coram Scriptura, Coram Deo: Spiritual Despair and Exegetical Defiance […]
Dr. Charlie Wingard will be installed as Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Yazoo City on February 14 at 6:00 pm. Dr. Ligon Duncan will preach and Dr. Guy Richardson will deliver the charge to the pastor. Having recently celebrated his 30th year of ordained ministry, Dr. Wingard is delighted at the opportunity to […]
2015 marks a year of milestones for many RTS Jackson faculty. Jim Hurley, Academic Director and Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy for the MFTC program, is celebrating his 40th year of ordination in the Presbyterian Church in America this year. Elias Medeiros, Professor of Missions, is also celebrating 40 years of ordained ministry. Dean of […]
Rev. Dr. Carl Ellis, Jr. has been named Senior Research Fellow with the African American Leadership Initiative (AALI) at RTS. Ellis has guest-lectured, taught courses, and served as an AALI mentor at RTS Jackson. On September 6, Ellis tweeted, “I couldn’t be more honored to be named Sr Research Fellow for African American Leadership Initiative” […]
Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Jemar Tisby (BA Notre Dame ‘02, RTS Jackson MDiv ’15, JSU MA cand, SBTS PhD cand) as the first Director of the African American Leadership Initiative (AALI) at RTS Jackson and Special Assistant to the Chancellor. As Director, Jemar will be responsible for discipling students […]
Jemar Tisby, a fourth year MDIV student at RTS Jackson, has been named to the list of 15 Black Christian Leaders You Should Know, an article by Corrie Mitchell on faithstreet.com. Corrie Mitchell introduced her list by saying, “In honor of Black History Month, here is a list of black Christian leaders shaping the face […]
