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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…
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…
Engaging Scripture in Uganda: A Cross-Cultural Context
Last August, I had the opportunity to teach at a conference in Uganda for a week. I was assigned a topic—The Kingdom of God—and my first thought was how to…
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…
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.…