Reformed Theological Seminary

Orlando

Dr. Nicholas Reid Promoted to Full Professor

OVIEDO, Fla. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. J. Nicholas Reid has been promoted from Associate Professor to Professor of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, effective June 1, 2023. Dr. Reid joined the faculty of RTS Orlando in 2017 and also serves as Director of the Hybrid MDiv Program. […]

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Dr. David Strain to Deliver 2022 Hughes Preaching Lectures

OVIEDO, Fla. — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. David T.A. Strain will deliver the 2022 Hughes Preaching Lectures at RTS Orlando. Dr. Strain has served as the Senior Minister of the historic First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Miss. since 2014. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was ordained to ministry in the […]

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Dr. Gregory Lanier Appointed as Academic Dean for RTS Global

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Greg Lanier as Academic Dean of RTS Global, the seminary’s online program, effective August 1, 2022. Dr. Lanier succeeded Dr. James Anderson, who also serves as RTS New York City’s Academic Dean. “As we transition to a new Academic Dean at RTS Global, we […]

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RTS Orlando to Launch Institute for Faith, Work, and Culture

OVIEDO, Fla. — RTS Orlando is pleased to announce the establishment of the Institute for Faith, Work, and Culture (IFWC). The institute will facilitate the development of a biblically-grounded, God-centered vision for integrating faith and work, both in current students and the wider church. A significant development in evangelical Christianity over the past several decades […]

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Dr. Irwyn Ince Appointed as Adjunct Professor at RTS

VIENNA, Va. — Dr. Irwyn L. Ince, Jr. has been appointed as Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology at RTS, effective June 2, 2022. Dr. Ince has taught regularly at RTS for five years, during which time he has taught on multiple campuses across the RTS system, from New York to Dallas. In his new role, […]

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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 Orlando Announces Spring 2022 Chapel Schedule

(OVIEDO, Fla.) – Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando is pleased to announce its spring chapel schedule. From February to May, RTS professors and guest pastors will preach each Wednesday morning from 11:05-11:50 a.m. Rev. Michael Glodo, Dean of Chapel for the Orlando campus, commented “The spring semester preaching series resumes the year-long theme ‘From a Bath […]

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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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Leigh Swanson Promoted to Executive Vice President at RTS Orlando

Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando is pleased to announce that Leigh Swanson (MA ’12) has been named Executive Vice President. She will be overseeing campus administration at the Orlando campus and will also continue to be responsible for community relations and leading development efforts. Swanson served as Associate Dean of Students from 2012 until 2017 when […]

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RTS Master of Arts in Counseling Applications Open for 2022 Cohort

Reformed Theological Seminary is now accepting applications for admission to the 2022 Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) cohorts at the Jackson and Orlando campuses. Candidates may participate in one of two review cycles in the fall or spring. The application deadlines for the fall and spring review cycles are November 1, 2021, and February […]

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Dr. Chuck Hill Retires From RTS Orlando

(OVIEDO, Fla.) — Dr. Charles “Chuck” E. Hill, John R. Richardson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, retired in May 2021 after 27 years at RTS Orlando. The RTS Board of Trustees named him Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity upon his retirement. Originally from Nebraska, Dr. Hill studied art at the […]

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RTS Orlando Hosts Convocation for 2021-2022 Academic Year

(OVIEDO, Fla.) – RTS Orlando will mark the official beginning of the new academic year with its annual Convocation on August 25. As the hard work and sacrifices of the year await students and faculty alike, Convocation is a moment to recognize that all are part of the work that God is doing at the […]

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Elizabeth Pennock Defends Dissertation

(OVIEDO, Fla.) — Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Pennock has successfully defended her doctoral thesis and officially earned her Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida. A graduate of the RTS MAC program, Dr. Pennock has served as Assistant Professor of Counseling since 2019, teaching a range of core courses […]

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Coronavirus Updates

Updated July 12, 2021, 11:30 AM CT This fall, all of our campuses are offering in-person classes, including RTS New York City.   Updated May 27, 2021, 6:00 PM CT Dr. Duncan reflects on the past year and provides an update for the rest of 2021.   Updated September 14, 2:45 PM CT Dr. Duncan […]

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Dr. Zachary Cole Appointed at RTS Orlando

(OVIEDO, Fla.) – The Board of Trustees of Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Zachary Cole to the faculty of the Orlando campus. Dr. Cole will serve as Associate Professor of New Testament beginning June 1, 2021. RTS Orlando President Scott Swain said, “If ministers are to fulfill their calling […]

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RTS Announces Summer 2021 Courses

Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce its schedule of course offerings for the summer 2021 semester. The seminary plans to be on campus in all locations, except New York City, with face-to-face residential education. With more than 50 intensive residential course offerings, students will have the opportunity to study with RTS faculty from across the […]

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