Month: July 2023
Formation for Ministry
Alumni Reflections — From Study Group to Support Group Seven of us, then fresh-faced seminarians, pulled our chairs around a table on the frigid fourth floor of the library. We…
A Prayer for the Beginning of a New School Year
“Take, O take me as I am; summon out what I shall be; set your seal upon my heart and live in me.” Lord God of all, we thank you…
How to Study Theology: A Beginner’s Guide
Interested in studying theology but not sure where to start? This beginner’s guide makes it easy to learn how to study theology and grow in your faith.
CTS Faculty Mary Vanden Berg Publishes Book on Human Uniqueness
Aquinas, Science, and Human Uniqueness: An Integrated Approach to What Makes Us Human What is a human? Are we just a random collection of organic material? Is there something special…
Letter From the President
When I was a pastor of a new church plant, I was privileged to witness how God used the Bible to change people and bring them together in His family.…
The Fifth Gospel
The “Holy Land,” or land of the Bible, has always played a prominent role in the Christian understanding of faith, as it is the setting for many biblical events. A…
The Bible Core and the New Curriculum at Calvin Theological Seminary
In the fall of 2022, Calvin Theological Seminary rolled out its new curriculum, centering on four primary learning outcomes: gospel, person, context, and calling. We hope to “provide tools that…
Reading Scripture in the Country with the Largest Muslim Population in the World
“Your Word is a lamp for my feet; a light on my path, Psalm 119:105,” I said clearly and confidently as I stood in front of the students, teachers, and…
Hearing the Book of Revelation with ‘Two Ears’
A book of the Bible that simultaneously both intrigues and intimidates Christians is the book of Revelation. On the one hand, readers are captivated by the striking imagery and otherworldly…