CTS Forum
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
Calvin Seminary Receives $1 Million Grant to Launch Next Steps Initiative
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, major social and cultural shifts were already re-shaping congregational life in North America. Quickly changing ministry contexts meant that ministry leadership needs were also changing.…
The Center for Excellence in Preaching
As its name obviously suggests, the Center for Excellence in Preaching (CEP) is designed primarily to help preachers in the writing of sermons. CEP strives to jump start every…
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…