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Divinity School vs. Seminary vs. Bible College

When it comes to theological education, you have several options. Many wonder what the difference is between Bible colleges, theological seminaries, and divinity schools. This quick overview is designed to…

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Distinguished Alumni: Harvey Kiekover

Harvey Kiekover Being born and raised as a farm boy in West Michigan, farming was in my blood and a natural goal as a youngster. After graduation from high school,…

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Faculty Book Highlight: An Explorer’s Guide to John Calvin by Dr. Yudah Thianto

An Explorer’s Guide to John Calvin By Dr. Yudha Thianto Professor of History of Christianity and Reformed Theology   In his new book, An Explorer’s Guide to John Calvin, Dr.…

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Calvin Theological Seminary Retirees

DR. JOHN ROTTMAN Dr. John Rottman began his teaching ministry as Professor of Preaching at Calvin Seminary in 2004, after having served for many years as a church pastor. During…

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New Faculty Hires: Dr. Yudha Thianto and Dr. Wilson Cunha

DR. YUDHA THIANTO Dr. Yudha Thianto comes to CTS with over 20 years of teaching experience as a Professor of Theology at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois. Prior…

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Alumni Serving Around the World

For over 145 years, the primary mission of Calvin Seminary has been to equip pastors and leaders for the flourishing of the church.   LLOYD WICKER Year of graduation: 2003…

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Bringing Global Mission Experience to Calvin Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary has been equipping “individuals for biblically faithful and contextually effective ministry of the Word”1 for more than 145 years, and countless CTS graduates have gone on to…

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Misreading Jesus’ Command to Serve

Who Doesn’t Love Playing the Host? I love hosting dinner parties. I love researching new recipes for dishes like Moroccan lamb, Texas-style smoked brisket, and Bavarian pork shanks. I love…

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The Gift of Hospitality

We are made in the image of God. That profound biblical insight grounds who we are and our place in this world. It also should affect how we treat one…

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Hospitality in the Doctrine of Election

There are few topics in Reformed theology that cause as much general angst as the doctrine of election. At least this is true in my classroom. Everything is fairly comfortable…

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Distinguished Alumni: Stanley Workman

Stanley Workman Stan Workman was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan. He and his wife Mary Lee raised four children; today, they are blessed with thirteen grandchildren and seven great-…

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A Milestone for the Calvin Prison Initiative

The Calvin Prison Initiative is well known in Michigan educational circles, but now it is recognized at the national level as well. James Kvaal, U.S. Under Secretary of Education, visited…

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