(OVIEDO, Fla.) — Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando will host multiple “Meet the Author” events this fall. Hosted via Zoom, these events will showcase the variety of publications the Orlando faculty have completed in 2020. The meetings will give both readers and prospective students the opportunity to hear RTS professors discuss their books in their own […]
Mrs. Pauline (Polly) McReynolds Stone was welcomed into the eternal rest of her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 31, 2020, after an almost four-year battle with cancer. Mrs. Stone had worked in various roles for Reformed Theological Seminary since 1994. Known for her enormous love for her family, her Lord, and all things Mississippi State, […]
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III will deliver the 2020 John Reed Miller Preaching Lectures at RTS Jackson. Dr. Duncan is the Chancellor & CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary, the president of RTS Jackson, and the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. […]
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 […]
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic closed the doors of churches across Mississippi for almost three months before reopening. Throughout the process, many of the RTS Jackson faculty have faithfully served local churches. Dean of Students Charlie Wingard highlighted the importance of faculty involvement in the local church. “We introduce students to the treasures of biblical studies, […]
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 […]
(OVIEDO, Fla.) — RTS Orlando President, Dr. Scott Swain, and RTS Orlando Academic Dean, Dr. Mike Allen, have edited the Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology. This work is the latest addition to the extensive, multi-disciplinary series of scholarly works published by Oxford University Press. This comprehensive survey features specially commissioned essays by over forty leading […]
(JACKSON, Miss.) — On July 31, 2020, Dr. John “Mac” McCarty will retire from his position as the Circulation and Acquisitions Specialist at the RTS Jackson library. During his 24 years at RTS Jackson, Dr. McCarty’s faithful and humble service has blessed many students, faculty, and staff. Dr. McCarty joined the RTS Jackson staff in […]
(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Reformed Theological Seminary, Global has announced Alice Hathaway’s impending retirement, effective on September 1, 2020. Hathaway has served as RTS Global’s registrar for 22 years. Hathaway began working for RTS in 1998 when the seminary first launched its online courses as RTS Virtual. She has played a crucial role in the success […]
(Atlanta, Ga.) — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Guy M. Richard to Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Atlanta. Dr. Richard Dr. Richard has been serving on the faculty of RTS Atlanta for just over three years, where he also serves as Executive Director. He has a Ph.D. […]
(ATLANTA, Ga.) — Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Bruce A. Lowe to Dean of Students at RTS Atlanta, effective immediately. Dr. Bruce Lowe Dr. Lowe has been serving on the faculty of RTS Atlanta for just over 12 years. He has a Ph.D. in New Testament from Macquarie University […]
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 […]
(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte is pleased to announce the hiring of Phoebe Pritchett as Community Life Coordinator, beginning June 1, 2020. Phoebe graduated from Reinhardt University with a B.M.E. (Bachelor’s in Music Education) in 2014. After graduation, she worked at Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church in Fairhope, Alabama as the Girls Youth Assistant […]
RTS Global is pleased to announce the upcoming release of three new courses this summer. Hermeneutics, Hebrew Exegesis, and a new course, Christ, Culture, & Contextualization, will be ready for registration on June 1. David John, Executive Director of RTS Global, commented on the process of creating the new courses. “We have spent dozens of […]
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 […]
