David M. Rylaarsdam
Professor of the History of Christianity and Worship
Degrees
Bacholor of Arts, Dordt College (1989)
Master of Divinity, Calvin Theological Seminary (1993)
Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame (1997, 2000)
About
David Rylaarsdam began his teaching career at Smith Memorial Bible College in Nigeria, and since has taught at the University of Notre Dame, Dordt College, Missional Training Center (Phoenix), Calvin Prison Initiative, and Calvin Seminary. He has also served a variety of churches as interim pastor and received missionary training in Mexico City.
His research interests are focused on Christian spiritual practices, discipleship, and leadership training throughout history.
Speaking Topics
Spiritual formation, history, discipleship, worship, or biblical theology.
Blog and Forum Contributions
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…
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