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What Is Seminary School? A Complete Guide to Seminary
What Is Seminary School? A seminary school, or seminary, is a graduate school studying theology, religion, and faith. Christian theological seminaries, such as Calvin Theological Seminary (CTS), teach from a…
Center for Excellence in Preaching Receives Lilly Grant
Calvin Theological Seminary has received a grant of almost $960,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Compelling Preaching Initiative. The grant will be led by Calvin Theological Seminary’s Center for…
Is a DMin Worth It? What Can I Do with a Doctor of Ministry?
What Is a DMin? The DMin, or Doctor of Ministry, is an advanced degree offering practical avenues for ministry growth. At Calvin Theological Seminary, this advanced program is designed for…
Choosing a Biblical Studies Degree That’s Right for You
Choosing a Biblical Studies Degree That’s Right for You What Is a Biblical Studies Degree? A degree in biblical studies focuses on the study of God’s Word in the Old…
How an Innovative Food Pantry Feeds Seminary Families
When you think of a food pantry, you might imagine nonperishable foods stacked floor to ceiling. Perhaps you think of shoppers who can’t find the food they really want and…
Seminaries Aren’t Just for Pastors Anymore: Equipping the Priesthood of All Believers
Water and oil don’t mix. At least, chemically speaking. But for early Christians, water and oil were the perfect mix for picturing who Christians are called to be. In the…
The Sermons to the Seven Churches of Revelation: A Commentary and Guide
A New Testament scholar, a seasoned preacher and an experienced tour guide who has led over 40 trips to ancient biblical sites in Greece, Turkey, Italy, Israel and Jordan explains…
The Center for Excellence in Preaching
As its name obviously suggests, the Center for Excellence in Preaching (CEP) is designed primarily to help preachers in the writing of sermons. CEP strives to jump start every…
Calvin Seminary Receives $1 Million Grant to Launch Next Steps Initiative
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, major social and cultural shifts were already re-shaping congregational life in North America. Quickly changing ministry contexts meant that ministry leadership needs were also changing.…
Handlon’s Priesthood of Believers
Since 2015, the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI) has been equipping new students to be Christ’s agents of renewal, offering 20 scholars each year the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree.…
Ready and Open to God’s Leading
For over 146 years, Calvin Theological Seminary has trained, equipped, and prepared ministry leaders to serve the Church. The seminary first opened its doors in 1876 as De Theologische School—the…
Vocational Ministry in Action: Students Reflect on Contextual Learning
MDiv student Kelsey Bruinwood entered seminary with a specific vocational outcome in mind. But today, her sense of calling is full of possibilities. “I came into seminary thinking that I…
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