Reformed Theological Seminary announces the appointment of Tim McKeown as executive director of their Houston campus located at Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church. RTS was founded in 1966 and is now one of the largest seminaries in the United States. RTS/Houston began offering classes in August of 2010. Other campuses are located in Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington […]
The succession of top leadership is a common challenge among churches, ministries and even companies and corporations. It is best for organizations to prepare for such changes by developing a succession plan that leads to a smooth transition. Reformed Theological Seminary, in an effort to glorify God and to be an example of good stewardship […]
Dr. Rod Mays was approved as adjunct professor of practical theology by the RTS Executive Committee on Sept. 2. Dr. Mays has served as the coordinator of Reformed University Ministries (RUM), the campus ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America for 11 years. Prior to assuming his current position, Rod served for nine years as […]
RTS Houston is now approved to offer classes for credit and plans eventually to offer the complete MAR and M.Div. degrees. Classes will be held at Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas. Two classes are scheduled for the fall semester and will be taught by Dr. Bob Cara and Dr. Derek Thomas. Those who […]
April, 11, 2010: The RTS community and I want to readily and sincerely confirm our deep and abiding affection for Bruce Waltke. We are brothers in Christ seeking to serve the Lord with all of our hearts and minds. We will continue to pray for one another and serve each other as the Lord gives […]
Each year by the beginning of April, RTS faculty sign and return contracts committing to serve on the faculty for the following year. We are pleased to announce that with more than 50 faculty all but three have committed to continue their teaching with RTS for the 2010-11 academic year. Dr. David Jussely from the […]
Reformed Theological Seminary would like to announce the appointment of Dr. Don Sweeting as president of the Orlando Campus and as professor of church history by unanimous vote of the RTS Board of Directors. He will begin serving in this role by June 1, 2010. Don is ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). He […]
Join us for The Institute of Reformed Campus Ministry inauguration, at RTS/Charlotte, on Tuesday, September 8 in the chapel at 10:30 a.m. This new institute will be a “think tank” designed to equip students to more effectively reach college campuses with the gospel of Jesus Christ and the core tenets of Reformed theology. It will […]
The Jackson campus is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new Associate Professor of Old Testament, Dr. Dan Timmer. He received his Ph.D. in Theological Studies (Old Testament) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. He first studied mechanical engineering (B.Sc., Western Michigan University) and worked for several years in industry before the Lord directed […]
At the heart of the Reformation and at the center of Reformed Theological Seminary is the Word of God for the people of God. Our unwavering commitment to the Scripture, exemplified in the MDIV curriculum, is now extended and deepened as we offer a new MDIV emphasis in Biblical Exegesis. This emphasis will provide students […]
VADM Redd, the first Senate-confirmed director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) of the U.S. from 2005-2007, has been elected to the RTS Board of Trustees. Prior to his appointment at the NCTC, he served on the WMD Intelligence Commission. In 2004, he served as deputy administrator and COO of the Coalition Provisional Authority in […]
Please welcome Dr. Scott Redd, Jr. and his family–pictured here: Scott, Jennifer, and daughers, Mary (L) and Naomi (R). Not pictured is their newborn, Charlotte. The Redds will arrive in Orlando today or tomorrow. Scott is the newest professor at RTS Orlando (Scott Swain is ever grateful), and will be taking up his new duties […]
Through a memorandum of agreement with Dr. Harry Reeder, Briarwood Presbyterian Church and Embers to a Flame (ETF), RTS/Charlotte will sponsor a Doctor of Ministry with an Emphasis in Church Revitalization. The first group of pastors will begin studies in January 2010 at the Embers to a Flame Conference in Birmingham, AL. New groups for […]
After 16 years at RTS, Dr. Frank James has accepted the position of provost at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston, MA. Dr. James has served at RTS as professor of historical theology, as vice president for academic affairs for the whole of RTS and as president of the Orlando Campus. Dr. James after accepting the Gordon […]
We are pleased to announce that two new degrees have been approved for the Atlanta campus of Reformed Theological Seminary. Effective immediately, the seminary is inaugurating a sixty-six semester hour master of arts (biblical studies) degree program. As with the already-established master of arts (religion) and the master of divinity degrees, this program may […]
From Frank James: After nearly seven years of serving RTS, both as Chief Academic Officer and then as President of the Orlando campus, the time has come for me to return to the classroom and my writing. The Chancellor and I have mutually agreed that the time is right for such a transition. I look […]
