Reformed Theological Seminary

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Reformed Theological Seminary
MottoA mind for truth. A heart for God.
Type
Protestant
Endowment$78.6 million (2020)[1]
ChancellorLigon Duncan
ProvostRobert Cara
Students1780
Location
Jackson
,
Mississippi
,
United States (Original Campus)
CampusMultiple campus locations
Websitewww.rts.edu

Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is a

Reformed theological tradition with campuses in multiple locations in the United States. Founded by conservatives in the Southern Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Church in the United States, in 1966, it serves primarily students from more conservative branches of the Presbyterian
and Reformed traditions.

Founding

In 1966, conservatives from the Southern Presbyterian Church, the

Particular Baptist
and independent churches.

Leadership

RTS is governed by a board of trustees exercising oversight through its administration. RTS is led by its executive committee, the chancellor of the RTS system and through the respective campus presidents.[3] Ligon Duncan is Chancellor and CEO.[4]

Academics

RTS follows the

Covenant Theology.[5]

Accreditation

Reformed Theological Seminary is accredited by the

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
.

Programs of study

RTS's institutional focus is on training students (especially in its

Reformed branches) to be pastors, missionaries, educators, and Christian counselors. RTS offers Doctor of Ministry (DMin), Master of Divinity (MDiv), and Master of Arts (MA) degrees in several subjects.[8] Through its Global program, RTS offers the Master of Arts (Biblical studies) degree (MABS) and the Master of Arts (Theological Studies) degree (MATS).[9]
The degrees can be earned completely online.

Faculty

RTS has had many notable faculty members, adjunct professors, and visiting lecturers, including

Richard L. Pratt, Jr., Michael J. Kruger, Justin S. Holcomb, Bruce Waltke, Willem A. VanGemeren, and Tim Keller
.

In April 2010, Bruce Waltke offered to resign his professorship at Reformed Theological Seminary because of controversy over a video made by The BioLogos Foundation where he discussed his positive views on evolution.[10][11] Waltke wrote in a letter that he found no fault with the administration of RTS on the matter.[12]

Campuses

RTS has campus locations in

Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C.; as well as its Global Campus.[13] RTS also has sites in New York City, as well as Dallas and Houston in Texas.[14]

RTS's Washington, D.C. campus is a member of the Washington Theological Consortium.[15]

RTS's global campus traces its origins to the Orlando campus, from which distance education was first offered for RTS students in the early 1990s.[16] In 1998, the Global campus became a separate "campus".[16] The global campus eventually became the first online seminary to offer accredited degrees.

People

Main article: List of Reformed Theological Seminary people
See also: Category:Reformed Theological Seminary alumni.

References

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  2. ^ D.G. Hart & John Muether Seeking a Better Country: 300 Years of American Presbyterianism (P&R Publishing, 2007) p. 235
  3. ^ "Reformed Theological Seminary". Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  4. ^ RTS Appoints Pastor-Theologian as New Chancellor
  5. ^ "RTS Statement of Beliefs". Retrieved December 19, 2010.
  6. ^ "Association of Theological Schools – Member Detail". Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  7. ^ "Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Member Detail". Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  8. ^ "Degree programs". Reformed Theological Seminary. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  9. ^ "RTS Global Degree Program". Reformed Theological Seminary. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  10. ^ Jaschik, Scott (2010-04-09). "Evangelical Scholar Forced Out After Endorsing Evolution". USA Today.
  11. ^ "On Theistic Evolution and Professor Waltke's Resignation". 9 April 2010.
  12. ^ "Updates from Waltke and from RTS". 12 April 2010.
  13. ^ "RTS Campuses Near You". Reformed Theological Seminary. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  14. ^ "Reformed Theological Seminary Opens an Extension Campus in Houston" (Press release). Christian News Wire. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  15. ^ "Member Institutions". Washington Theological Consortium. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
  16. ^ a b "History of RTS Global". Reformed Theological Seminary. Retrieved 6 February 2012.

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