Is It a Waste of Time for Seminary Students (and Pastors) to Learn the Biblical Languages?
Note: I post the article below every year as seminary students arrive. I hope it will prove helpful for a new group of readers (or maybe even prior ones!)
A few weeks ago, a new crop of seminary students began the grueling month-long experience of Summer Greek. And, like all seminary students before them, they will begin to ask the question of why studying these ancient languages even matters. After all, a few years after graduation all will be forgotten. In the midst of a busy pastoral life, who could possibly maintain proficiency in the languages?
As a result of these questions, some students decide (very early on) that the … Continue reading...
Where Are They Now? @RTSCharlotte Alumnus Michael Knight
One of the things that makes the RTS Charlotte campus distinctive is the number of missionaries we have sent out over the years. For whatever providential reasons, God has allowed the Charlotte campus to be a fruitful training ground for folks headed to the mission field.
This missions “vibe” in Charlotte simply reflects the overall ethos we are shooting for here. We not only want our seminary to be theologically solid, but also outwardly focused and passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission.
Right now, Charlotte alums serve in countries such as Peru, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, France, England, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Morocco, Ghana, South Africa, … Continue reading...
Here’s a Sneak Peak at the Line Up of @RTSCharlotte Summer Classes
Every summer and winter term, RTS Charlotte offers a slate of intensive week-long classes on a variety of subjects. These are designed to allow the student to knock-out a complete class in just a few days (although papers and exams are due later).
These sorts of classes are particularly popular for students who don’t live in Charlotte because they can come on campus for just a week and complete the lectures. It saves a ton of travel time.
This summer we have courses in Systematic Theology, Apologetics, Historical Theology, Campus Ministry, Preaching, New Testament and Biblical Counseling.
Here’s the line up:… Continue reading...
Update on @RTSCharlotte Vision Banquet with Andrew Peterson and Michael Tarwater
Last night, RTS Charlotte put on its bi-annual vision banquet at the Quail Hollow Club here in Charlotte (the location of the 2017 PGA Championship). It was a beautiful venue overlooking one of the country’s finest golf courses.
We were blessed to hear from Michael Tarwater, recently retired CEO of Carolinas Medical Center, one of the largest hospital systems in the Southeast. The Tarwaters have been long-time friends of the seminary.
And our musical guest was Andrew Peterson, one of the most gifted Christian artists today. Andrew played a number of songs from his recent album The Burning Edge of Dawn and he was a delight to … Continue reading...
Kevin DeYoung Appointed as Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Charlotte
RTS Charlotte has a big announcement as it pertains to our faculty. Here is the press release that went out today:
Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin DeYoung as Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Charlotte, beginning June 1, 2017. Kevin was formerly a Chancellor’s Professor for RTS, but will now be a residential, voting member of the Charlotte faculty, teaching several courses each academic year.… Continue reading...