Reformed Theological Seminary

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RTS Commissions Original Artwork by Mississippi Artist Wyatt Waters

JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Wyatt Waters, renowned Mississippi native watercolorist, was commissioned for three commemorative paintings honoring the RTS Jackson campus. The seminary commissioned these original watercolors of the historic RTS white house, Grace Chapel, and chapel pulpit as a tribute to the campus anticipating its relocation in […]

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Rev. Brian Habig to Deliver 2022 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures

JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that the Rev. Brian Habig will deliver the 2022 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures at RTS Jackson. Habig is the pastor of Downtown Presbyterian Church in Greenville, S.C., where he has served for 17 years. He grew up in Jackson and was converted through the […]

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RTS Jackson Moves Forward Amidst Water Crisis

JACKSON, Miss. — By God’s grace, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson has remained operational and been able to begin the semester and continue classes on campus throughout flooding in Central Mississippi and water problems in the city of Jackson. On August 29, heavy flooding in the Jackson metro area contributed to a critical failure at the […]

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RTS Jackson Announces Fall 2022 Chapel Schedule

JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson is pleased to announce its chapel schedule for the fall 2022 semester. Chapel services are held in Grace Chapel on Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters. Thankful anticipation characterizes faculty and staff attitudes toward the return of the weekly worship […]

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Longtime Counseling Professor Dr. Jim Hurley Retires

JACKSON, Miss. — Dr. James “Jim” B. Hurley retired from his service to Reformed Theological Seminary on May 31, 2022. The RTS Board of Trustees named him Professor of Counseling Emeritus upon retirement. Dr. Hurley is the longest-serving residential faculty member in RTS history, having joined the faculty of RTS Jackson in 1985 to assist […]

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Dr. Benjamin Gladd Promoted to Professor of New Testament

JACKSON, Miss. — Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Benjamin Gladd from Associate Professor of New Testament to Professor of New Testament, effective June 1, 2022. Dr. Gladd earned a B.A. in Greek and Hebrew from the Master’s College. He completed an MA in Biblical Exegesis and a Ph.D. […]

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Dr. Guy Waters Publishes New Book

JACKSON, Miss. — Dr. Guy P. Waters recently published a new book: Well Ordered, Living Well: A Field Guide to Presbyterian Church Government. Dr. Waters is the James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of New Testament and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson. Dr. Waters shared his inspiration behind the book and why he believes […]

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RTS Announces Jackson Campus Relocation Initiative

Original, historic campus of Reformed Theological Seminary to relocate within Jackson JACKSON, Miss. — The RTS Board of Trustees, along with Chancellor and CEO Ligon Duncan, have announced that Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson will be relocating after more than 55 years at its historic, original campus. The campus will move its operations to a […]

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Dr. Guy P. Waters Appointed as Academic Dean at RTS Jackson

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. Guy P. Waters has been appointed as Academic Dean at RTS Jackson, effective June 1, 2022. Dr. Waters joined the RTS faculty in 2007 and is currently the James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of New Testament. More recently, he has also served as […]

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CL Pearce Promoted to Director of Admissions at RTS Jackson

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson is pleased to announce that CL Pearce (MA ’16) was promoted to Director of Admissions beginning January 1, 2022. Pearce’s promotion came as previous Director of Admissions Step Morgan transitioned to ordination and a pastoral call after several years in the role. Previously, Pearce served RTS Jackson as […]

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Dr. John Fesko to Publish New Book

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Arminius and the Reformed Tradition: Grace and the Doctrine of Salvation by Dr. J. V. Fesko is scheduled for release in July 2022. Dr. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Jackson. Dr. Fesko shared the inspiration behind the book, saying, “I explore the theology of Jacob […]

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Master of Arts in Counseling Program Receives CACREP Accreditation

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that its Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program has received accreditation for clinical mental health counseling from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).  “CACREP accreditation establishes that graduates of the RTS MAC program have met rigorous national standards for professional mental health […]

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RTS Jackson Hires Perry McCall as Regional Development Officer

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson is pleased to announce the hire of Perry McCall as Regional Development Officer, effective February 1, 2022. In this role, McCall will serve the seminary by working with donors in their annual giving, ensuring the campus’ annual fundraising goals are met, and ensuring supporters are well cared for […]

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RTS Jackson Announces Spring 2022 Chapel Schedule

(JACKSON, Miss.) — Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson is excited to announce its chapel schedule for the spring 2022 semester. Chapel services are held in Grace Chapel on Wednesday mornings from 11:00-11:50 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters. “RTS Jackson professors are gifted in the classroom and the pulpit,” said Dr. Charlie Wingard, Associate Professor of […]

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Dr. Greg Beale to Deliver Inaugural Hughes Lectures at RTS Jackson

(JACKSON, Miss.) – Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, is pleased to announce that Dr. Gregory K. Beale will deliver the inaugural Hughes Lectures at the Jackson campus in February 2022. Dr. Beale will be lecturing on the topic of “Union with the Resurrected Christ.” RTS hosts named lectures across its campus system. The John Reed Miller […]

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RTS Announces Winter 2022 Courses

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce its schedule of course offerings for the winter 2022 semester. The seminary will offer 44 intensive courses that are open to students across all degree programs, taught by Drs. Ligon Duncan, Liam Goligher, Tim Keller, Greg Beale, and many others. Provost Robert Cara commented, “The January intensive classes offer […]

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