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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…
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…
The Priesthood of All Believers
Do auto shop teachers and principals and dental office secretaries have a place on God’s mission map? In this video, institute director and Calvin Theological Seminary professor Cory B. Willson…
What’s in a name? Rebranding IGCPR
This fall we are excited to announce the change we’ve worked on over spring and summer 2022—a chance to realign our name with our focus, equipping the priesthood of all…
Theology for All Spheres
How does theology fit into your work and calling? Institute director and Calvin Theological Seminary professor Cory B. Willson reflects on how theological education can prepare students in every sphere…
Theology and Work
In this recent video, institute director and Calvin Theological Seminary professor Cory B. Willson speaks on theology and work, reminding us that “God cares about not only redeeming his creation,…
When Seminary Surprises
With one semester of undergraduate study left, Ruan Bessa was ready for the next step in his ministry formation. That’s precisely when his friend Eduardo, a Calvin alumnus, told him…