Calvin Seminary Blog
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…
Formation and the Act of Being Attentive
Covid. Illness. Testing. Immunization. Boosters. Masks. Hospitals. Scattered around this world are lives, families, communities living in the wake of these physical realities. Fear. Anxiety. Sorrow. Enmity. Uncertainty. Cruelty. Mistrust.…
Rooted in Christ, Reforming for the Future
In 1990 Jackie and I were considering a call to pastoral ministry. I had been a lawyer for five years in South Florida, but the prompting of the Holy Spirit…
Should I Go to Seminary?
You may be discerning whether you are called to seminary. We pray this page will offer thoughtful questions and answers to help you through your discernment process. Why Attend Seminary?…
FAQ: Seminary Questions at Every Step of the Process, Answered
Learning About Seminary What Is Seminary? A seminary is a graduate school focusing on matters of religion and faith. Christian theological seminaries teach from a Christ-centered biblical and theological…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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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