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Interested in Seminary? Join us in St. Louis on Friday, September 21, from 9:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Covenant Seminary Preview Day! And, if you wish, stay through Saturday, September 22, to enjoy our 2018 Francis Schaeffer Lecture Series (for free!). Whether you are looking to study in residence, hybrid, or online, this is a…
Cohort Assignments for First-Year MDivs What: First-Year MDiv students enrolled in Christian Formation and Calling will be assigned to what we call a Cohort Group. When: These will meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10 to 10:50 a.m. for both the fall and spring semesters. Information on your group leader, meeting day, and location will be available on the Portal…
A Worshiping Community of Grace One of the ways we describe Covenant Seminary is “a worshiping community of grace.” Worship is foundational in the lives of God’s people. In my inaugural address as president, I presented Covenant Seminary as a place that seeks to do theological education that is “doxological, transformational, and kingdom-missional.” While living…
WHAT: Parents’ Morning Out (PMO) provides free childcare so that you can have a morning date with your spouse, go grocery shopping uninterrupted, study, or just take some time to catch your breath. WHO: PMO is for children between the ages of 6 months to 8 years old. At least one parent must be enrolled…
When: Friday, October 5 – Sunday, October 7 Where: Madison, Wisconsin Who and What: Dr. Phil and Mrs. Rebecca Douglass will lead a group of students to Madison (a 6-hour drive with stops) to hear all that the Lord is doing in raising up his church in the state of Wisconsin. Over the weekend we…
When: January 4 – 17, 2019 What: Announcing the official Covenant Seminary Student and Alumni Israel Study Tour 2019! Traveling from Dan to Beersheba and the Mediterranean Sea to the Golan Heights, we will cover the whole of Israel, stopping at the key sites for biblical Studies. We go beyond the typical tourist trips in our…
Bogged down by reading Leviticus? Confused about how to understand this biblical book? Struggling to see how it applies to your Christian life today? Dr. Jay Sklar, professor of Old Testament, has collaborated with colleague and Covenant Seminary graduate Scott Behm (MDiv ’13) to produce Leviticus Bible Study, a companion volume to Dr. Sklar’s acclaimed Leviticus: An…
“I can’t believe what you’ve just shared. I’m sorry, I simply can’t believe it.” It was not the first time I had heard these words, but I was now hearing them afresh. My conversation partner, an inquisitive and intelligent individual, literally meant what he was saying: “I simply can’t believe it.” He was faced with…
“The rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. (Ps. 19:9–10 ESV) When the Bible speaks about God and salvation, it tells the truth. It also tells the truth when it speaks about…
There are scholarships still available for all degree programs this fall! Hurry to apply! We have a new financial aid deadline of July 15th. To be considered for financial aid, candidates must: Apply and be admitted to Covenant Seminary. Apply for financial aid by completing two documents: Your FAFSA. Your Covenant financial aid application on…
These are the books and e-books added to the Covenant Library in May 2018. Dictionary of Christianity and science: the definitive reference for the intersection of Christian faith and contemporary science Paul Copan, Tremper Longman III, Christopher L. Reese, Michael G. Strauss, general editors Book Unbelievable: why neither ancient creeds nor the reformation can produce…
Since I have been asked about why I will be presenting at the Revoice conference, I thought it might be helpful to provide a brief explanation. Several months ago, I wrote an article on Lev 18:22 and 20:13, the two verses in Leviticus that prohibit homosexual activity. There are many people today, even those identifying…
