Events
51st PCA General Assembly
If you’ll be in Richmond for the Assembly, stop by Covenant’s booth in the Exhibit Hall. We’d love to visit with you!
Student Account Balance Deadline
Deadline to get account balance below $2,100 to avoid future registration blockage.
Cohort Student Information Meeting
Mandatory Meeting: If you are required to be in a Cohort Group, Student Life will host a mandatory large group meeting on Thursday, August 29, 10 — 11 a.m. in Founders 340Founders 340 to get things started.
Cohort Groups are peer groups led by Student Life staff that are required for students in some degree programs.
Questions? studentlife@covenantseminary.edu
For info on Cohort Groups, check out the Cohort Groups Slite Page here.
Church Fair
Looking for a church in the area? We can help! Covenant Seminary will be hosting our Second Annual Church Fair for new and continuing students.
Local church pastors and staff will be on campus to connect with you.
Look for more info to come!
Last Day to Add / Drop Full-Term Course
Includes changing from audit to credit status or dropping without a grade of W.
Fall Seminary Picnic
Mark your calendars for our Fall Seminary Picnic– and watch for more details to come soon. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Hosted by: Student Council
Day of Prayer
No classes today so all may participate in Day of Prayer activities.
Join us for prayer with lunch following.
More details to come.
FSI Conference / Francis Schaeffer Lectures
Speaker and Topic to be determined. Look for more info to come.
Lifetime of Ministry Conference 2024 – Deepening Ministry Resiliency
Our 2024 Lifetime of Ministry Conference explores the theme of “Deepening Ministry Resiliency.” More info to come.
Student Account Balance Deadline
Deadline to get account balance below $2,100 to avoid future registration blockage.
Wednesday Classes Meet (but Not Monday Classes) / Last Day of Residential Classes
NOTE: Classes that normally meet on Wednesday will meet today instead. Monday classes will not meet.
January Term Begins
NOTE: Classes that normally meet on Wednesday will meet today instead.
January Term Ends
NOTE: Classes that normally meet on Wednesday will meet today instead.
Last Day to Add / Drop Full-Term Course
Includes changing from audit to credit status or dropping without a grade of W.
Student Account Balance Deadline
Deadline to get account balance below $2,100 to avoid future registration blockage.
Final Exams for All Courses
Note: All proctored finals end at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
2024 Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures
The 2024 Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures at Covenant Theological Seminary feature Dr. Curt Thompson and Dr. Richard Winter.
Counseling Preview Day
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a counselor? Come join us to get a front-row seat to experience what seminary is like. Spend the day touring our campus and meeting our student and faculty, then join us in the evening for our annual Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures series.
Commencement
Join us as we celebrate the formal conferring of degrees and diplomas for this year’s graduating class. Our Commencement Speaker will be Rev. Dr. Philip Graham Ryken, President and Professor of Theology, Wheaton College.
TGC-St. Louis Presents Dr. philip Ryken
Who: The Gospel Coalition – St. Louis is thrilled to announce that Dr. Philip Ryken, President of Wheaton College and TGC Council member, has graciously agreed to join us as our guest speaker for May’s TGC-STL gathering!
Where: Community Center, Covenant Theological Seminary
Topic: “The Gifts of God for Perseverance in Ministry”
There will be light breakfast and fellowship available before Dr. Ryken’s presentation, with time for Q&A and more fellowship afterward.
The event is FREE.
Graduation Celebration
This is a night for our graduates and their families to celebrate their accomplishment with fellow grads and Covenant Seminary faculty/staff.
Mamas with Commas – Story & Food Swap
Who: Ladies of Covenant are invited to join us for our next Mamas with Commas event: Any female student, spouse, or friend of the seminary is welcome.
Mamas with Commas is designed for ladies who are juggling multiple roles such as grad student, mother, ministry leader, spouse, etc. But if the topics are of interest to you, and you're female, please do join us.
What: We'll share snacks, swap stories from the semester, have a short devotional about the mighty shoulders of God we can lean on, and share some of the load on our shoulders through some optional meal trade ideas. Hope to see you there!
Optional Activity: Cook once, eat twice! Before our gathering, cook two batches of a meal your family enjoys. Bring four refrigerated or frozen servings for a meal swap. If possible, label ingredients. As you're able, you could also bring favorite recipes, quick meal ideas, or time saving meal prep tips. If you bring a meal, you'll go home with a different one.
How: Just come! RSVP is welcomed for yourself and required for any kiddos (families of students only please) who would like childcare at the Log Cabin.
Please RSVP by 3 days before the event by contacting Annalisa Smith by email at annalisa.smith@covenantseminary.edu or by text 567.207.4288.
Morning Prayer
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Chapel
Speaker: Student Preacher
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word, this time with a faculty-led worship team as our Student Preaching Award recipient brings us God’s Word.
Morning Prayer
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Open Mic Night – Hosted by The Common Table
Come enjoy a night of poetry, short essays, music, art and more—created and presented by YOU and your fellow CTS students. All are welcome to listen and/or share. Snacks provided!
Also: Celebrate the publication of the 8th issue of our student-produced magazine The Common Table.
To snag a spot at the mic: Email covstudentmagazine@gmail.com. Walk-ins also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions? Email us at the address above.
Ministry Spouse Foundations – “What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Church life . . .”
Topic: “What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Church Life . . .”
What: Join us for the final MSF event of the semester, featuring a panel of local ministry wives for Q&A and discussion about life in the church. Feel free to bring a friend who is already out there in ministry life. Single women studying at Covenant for future church ministry are also very much welcome to come and participate. Ministry Spouse Foundations exists to help provide resources for future life in ministry.
Panelists: Judy Barlett, Tara Gibbs, Wonmin Kim, & Meg Martin
Where: Home of Tara Gibbs
Questions/Directions: Contact Tara.Gibbs@covenantseminary.edu
Plan for the Evening:
6:30 p.m. – S’mores and fellowship
7:15 – 8:30 p.m. – Ministry Spouse Panel
Morning Prayer
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Chapel
Speaker: Rev. Carlos Smith, Lead Pastor, Refresh Community Church, University City, MO
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word.
Morning Prayer
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Spring Seminary Picnic
Mark your calendars for our Spring Seminary Picnic– and watch for more details to come soon. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Hosted by: Student Council
Morning Prayer
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Ministry Info Table – US Navy Chaplain Corps
Speakers: Larissa Jackson, US Navy Chaplain Corps
Do you have the desire to serve both God and Country? If so, serving as a Navy Chaplain will give you that opportunity. The Navy Chaplain Corps consists of more than 1,000 Navy Chaplains serving on active and reserve duty meeting the religious needs of more than 100 different faith groups.Stop by the Ministry Table today to chat and get more info.
Chapel
Speaker: Dr. Brad Matthews, Associate Professor of New Testament and Dean of Faculty
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word.
Spring Preview Day
Join us for our biggest preview day of the year, where we will be showcasing all of our degree programs. Become a seminary student for the day, and learn about what it's like to be at Covenant.
Morning Prayer
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Covenant Seminary Spring Golf Tournament
Do you love golf? Do you love fellowship? Covenant Seminary’s Golf Tournament is just what you’re looking for!
Who / Where: CTS students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are invited to join us at Creve Coeur Golf Course (a 9-hole course close to campus) for an afternoon of clubs and camaraderie. (For example, if you had joined us for our tournament last fall, you could have been matched up with the current or immediate past president of CTS!) Feel free to invite friends who may be interested.
What: Tournament scoring will include “best ball” (with at least one tee shot from every player on the team), closest ball to the hole on the second hole, and longest drive on the eighth hole. Prizes awarded at end of tournament.
When: Tee times begin at 1 p.m.
Cost: The discounted group rate for golf is $25 each (which includes cart) for groups of 4. You will pay as you arrive with either cash or credit card.
How: Spaces are limited so sign up here for more info and get in on the action.