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What is spiritual formation? Let’s take a look at how to become conformed to the image of Christ, both at seminary and in one’s personal life.
Read MoreArie Leder Arie Leder is only half-joking when he says he expects to “make a little dough” following his retirement from teaching Old Testament studies and narrative literature at Calvin Theological Seminary. He is making the unusual transition from teaching future pastors the Pentateuch to possibly tossing an occasional pie…
Read MoreLearning 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 perspective. What Does Seminary Mean? The term seminary is derived from the Latin word “seminarium” meaning a nursery for plants.…
Read MoreChoosing the next step in your education is a major decision that can be equal parts exciting and stressful. That’s why we’ve worked to make the Calvin Theological Seminary admissions process as easy and straightforward as possible. We love talking with potential students and are happy to answer your questions…
Read MoreSoon after deciding on the theme of discipleship for this issue, Forum learned that Church of the Servant (COS), a large Christian Reformed congregation in Grand Rapids, had adopted the following mission statement: “Making Disciples—Disciples in the Making.” Forum discussed the process leading to this mission statement with Pastor Jack…
Read MoreSynod 2012 will decide whether to adopt the Belhar Confession as a doctrinal standard of the CRCNA. There are powerful denominational and ecumenical pressures to do so. The Uniting Reformed Church of South Africa has urged us to adopt it. The Reformed Church in America already has adopted it. Those…
Read MoreDrawing Near to God in Community: Pastoral Identity Retreat 2010 We got off the “farm,” and it was rich. Fifty-eight students gathered toothbrushes, Bibles, and our seminarian hearts and traveled to Camp Geneva on Lake Michigan this past January to explore important questions together. Henry David Thoreau writes in Walden…
Read MoreBiblical, theological, and vocational training can help people in all types of ministry. If you are looking to begin a ministry role for the first time, or if you are looking to take the next step in your current ministry role, it’s important to find the right place to receive…
Read MoreLearn about the different types of theology degrees available at Calvin and what you can do with a theology degree when you graduate.
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