Events
Spring Online New Student Orientation - Option 1
As an extension student, you have two opportunities to join us on Zoom for your New Student Orientation. Choose whichever one works best for your schedule. We look forward to seeing you then!
Wednesday, Jaunuary 21 @ 8:30 – 10 a.m. Central Time. RSVP here for option 1.
OR
Wednesday, January 21 @ 7 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time. RSVP here for option 2.
Spring Online New Student Orientation - Option 2
As an extension student, you have two opportunities to join us on Zoom for your New Student Orientation. Choose whichever one works best for your schedule. We look forward to seeing you then!
Wednesday, Jaunuary 21 @ 8:30 – 10 a.m. Central Time. RSVP here for option 1.
OR
Wednesday, January 21 @ 7 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time. RSVP here for option 2.
15th annual Theological Fellowship Conference – Featuring Dr. N. Gray Sutanto
Plenary Speaker at 1 p.m. – Dr. N. Gray Sutanto, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, DC.
Dr. Sutanto will present on the topic "Principles of Reformed Retrieval: Some Lessons From Herman Bavinck." Along with the Dutch Reformed theologian Herman Bavinck, Dr. Sutanto’s research interests are broad, ranging from modern Protestant theology, prolegomena, humanity and sin, the relationship between philosophy and theology, analytic theology, and Christianity and culture.
Other Presenters: The conference will also feature other papers throughout the day presented by CTS students, alumni, and faculty.
Hostd by: Theological Fellowship at Covenant Seminary
Cost: FREE
More on Dr. Sutanto: Dr. Sutanto serves as an associate editor of the Journal of Reformed Theology. Ordained in the International Presbyterian Church, he has served as a teaching elder in Covenant City Church, Jakarta, Indonesia, and has received visiting fellowships at the Theological University of Kampen-Utrecht and Princeton Theological Seminary. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and is on the steering committee for the Reformed Theology and History Unit of the American Academy of Religion.
Spring New Student Orientation – On Campus
New Student Orientation will take place just before the start of the spring semester. Coffee and snacks will be provided in the morning, as well as lunch after the program.
We highly encourage spouses or fiancés to attend as well. This will be a more detailed look at what you need to know about Covenant and a chance to meet even more folks who are part of our Covenant community.
Childcare will be provided for children ages 6 months – 10 years old.
Ministry Spouse Foundations Winter 2026 Weekend
Ministry life has unique challenges and opportunities. It can be easy to feel isolated in these situations, but Ministry Spouse Foundations is designed to give us the tools to know we are not in it alone.
We want to pass on as many of those tools as we can in the time we have together.
Join speakers Judy Barlett, Wonmin Kim, and Tara Gibbs in the Community Center as we talk about life in ministry.
Our weekend will be interactive, hands-on, and celebratory!
Friday, January 30, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner provided.
Saturday, January 31, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Light breakfast provided.
Ministry Spouse Foundations Winter 2026 Weekend
Ministry life has unique challenges and opportunities. It can be easy to feel isolated in these situations, but Ministry Spouse Foundations is designed to give us the tools to know we are not in it alone.
We want to pass on as many of those tools as we can in the time we have together.
Join speakers Judy Barlett, Wonmin Kim, and Tara Gibbs in the Community Center as we talk about life in ministry.
Our weekend will be interactive, hands-on, and celebratory!
Friday, January 30, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner provided.
Saturday, January 31, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Light breakfast provided.
Last Day to Drop/Add a Full-Term Course for SP26
Includes changing from audit to credit. Last day to drop without receiving a grade of “W.”
Day of Prayer - No Classes Today
Speaker: TBD
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection, followed by lunch together.
More info to come.
Last Day to Withdraw From Full-Term Course for SP26
Includes changing from credit to audit.
Spring Seminary Picnic
Come join us for food, fun, and fellowship!
More details to come.
Final Exams for All Courses
Note: All proctored finals end at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13.
Chapel - Day of Prayer - No Classes Today
Speaker: TBD
Day of Prayer is a wonderful way for us, as a community, to take a break from our normal routine and acknowledge our need for God. Note: Classes are cancelled today so all may participate. The Library will be closed during the morning prayer time and open 12 – 6 p.m.
Look for more info to come.
Day of Prayer - No Classes Today
Speaker: TBD
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection, followed by lunch together.
More info to come.
Final Exams for All Courses
Note: All proctored finals end at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13.
Covenant Seminary Christmas Party
Come celebrate Christmas (and a semester well done) with the Covenant Seminary community! Enjoy music, dancing, food, and awards!
See all the details and SIGN UP HERE.
Hosted by: Student Council.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for the annual lighting of the Covenant Christmas Tree! There will be hot beverages and Christmas carols to sing together.
Hope to see you then (and at the Christmas Party the following evening)!
Hosted by: Student Council.
Reading Hebrew with Dr. Jay Sklar
Want to get better at your Hebrew? Want to know it as well as Moses? Okay, that’s a stretch—but come to F204 on Thursdays to practice with Dr. Sklar and fellow students in this zero-credit Hebrew reading group.
We’ll be translating passages from Exodus. No pre-work necessary. Open to anyone who is in (or has finished) Hebrew in Exegesis.
Ministry Table - US Navy Chaplain Program
Speaker: NC 1 Larissa Jackson, US Navy Chaplain Program
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 1000 Navy Chaplains serving on active and reserve duty and meeting the religious needs of more than 100 different faith groups. Each Chaplain is also a Naval Officer, meaning they hold a vitally important leadership role with the Navy and our country in advocating for freedom of religion.
Stop by the community center to meet and talk with NC1 Larissa Jackson to learn more.
Chapel – Christmas Chapel
Speaker: Dr. Robbie Griggs, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word. Today we celebrate the joy and beauty of the Christmas season.
Ministry Lunch - NEXT Gen Soul Care: using Your Degree to Serve MIssionary FAmilies
Speaker: Eric Larsen, Director of MTW’s NEXT program.
NEXT seeks to:
Reach adolescents and emerging adults with the gospel in communities around the world.
Train national leaders and local churches seeking to reach young people in their own communities.
Sustain missionary kids and parents through resources, training, care, and counseling.
The purpose of the ministry lunch is to equip students to think about how their Covenant degree (any of them) can be used to care for missionary kids, whether in current ministry contexts or future vocational work. We hope to raise awareness and provide practical insight so that the body of Christ can wisely care for and support our missionaries. Come learn from the experts!Lunch provided: Indian food and pizza (for those who aren’t feeling adventurous)Sponsored by the Missions Club: The Covenant Missions Club exists to raise cross-cultural awareness, cultivate conviction for missional engagement, and mobilize students toward faithful participation in global mission through prayer, fellowship, and equipping.
Ministry Lunch - Middle East Trip 2026 Informational Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Richard Joe, Associate Professor of World Missions
We’re going to the Middle East! Dr. Richard is leading a student trip in the beginning of June 2026 to a Muslim-majority country with a deep Islamic heritage. Please join us for a free Middle Eastern lunch and hear all the details!
Online and Hybrid students are also very welcome to join the trip. View the livestream of the meeting here.
Please RSVP HERE so that we can plan for lunch and send you more information. If you are interested in the trip but cannot make the meeting, please RSVP and explain in the comment.
Reading Hebrew with Dr. Jay Sklar
Want to get better at your Hebrew? Want to know it as well as Moses? Okay, that’s a stretch—but come to F204 on Thursdays to practice with Dr. Sklar and fellow students in this zero-credit Hebrew reading group.
We’ll be translating passages from Exodus. No pre-work necessary. Open to anyone who is in (or has finished) Hebrew in Exegesis.
Chapel
Speaker: Rev. Mark Vroegop, President, The Gospel Coalition
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word centered around the theme of Minister God’s Word: The Pastoral Epistles.
Fall Campus Work Day
Come join us in serving and beautifying this great campus that we enjoy daily. Help plant trees in our upper parking lot, stain a fence, and care for other parts of campus as we prepare for winter.
RSVP HERE for the chance to win some Covenant Gear!
RUF Intern Preview Weekend
The best way to experience seminary is to come for a visit. During our RUF Intern Preview Weekend November 15-16, 2024, our admissions team will treat you to a Friday and Saturday experience to help you preview what life could look like for you at Covenant Seminary
Women of Wisdom (WOW) Brown Bag Lunch
What: WOW seeks to serve female students and wives of students over the age of 40, recognizing the unique wisdom and challenges this life stage brings in ministry.
We’ll provide dessert and drinks. You bring your own lunch and join us for a time of connection.
Hosted by: Prof. Suzanne Bates and Student Life.
Ministry Lunch - Tour of the Archaeology Institute
Speaker/Guide: Dr. David Chapman, Professor of New Testament and Archaeology and Curator of the Mare Institute
Ever wonder what artifacts are on display in the Archaeology Institute here on campus? Want to know why they’re here and where they come from? Come join us at the Institute for a quick tour with Dr. Chapman, then for some lunch and conversation about the importance of archaeology for studying the Bible.
Lunch provided.
Sponsored by: Archaeology Institute and Archaeology Club
Reading Hebrew with Dr. Jay Sklar
Want to get better at your Hebrew? Want to know it as well as Moses? Okay, that’s a stretch—but come to F204 on Thursdays to practice with Dr. Sklar and fellow students in this zero-credit Hebrew reading group.
We’ll be translating passages from Exodus. No pre-work necessary. Open to anyone who is in (or has finished) Hebrew in Exegesis.
Chapel
Speaker: Dr. Thurman Williams, Director of Homiletics/Assistant Professor of Homiletics
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word centered around the theme of Minister God’s Word: The Pastoral Epistles.
Ministry Lunch - Water from the Rock: God's Gracious Provision Through Prayer in Church Planting
Speakers: Ian Hard, Executive Team, New England Church Planting Network
We will be discussing prayer as participation in the work of church planting. Ian Hard will share how God has blessed our Network's commitment to prayer as a root and fruit of church planting in our region.
NECPN is a joint work of Southern and Northern New England Presbyteries. We work to encourage evangelism, renewal, and church planting in New England, constantly ranked as the most secular, post-Christian region of the country.Lunch provided – Dalie’s Smokehouse.
Reading Hebrew with Dr. Jay Sklar
Want to get better at your Hebrew? Want to know it as well as Moses? Okay, that’s a stretch—but come to F204 on Thursdays to practice with Dr. Sklar and fellow students in this zero-credit Hebrew reading group.
We’ll be translating passages from Exodus. No pre-work necessary. Open to anyone who is in (or has finished) Hebrew in Exegesis.
Brotherhood and BBQ
Theme: “The Power of Curiosity: Growing in the Ministry of Good Question Asking”
A critical ministry (and personal relationship!) skill we all need to consider and become more competent in is learning to be a good and purposeful question asker.
All Men of Covenant are invited to join us for some great BBQ, growing in friendships, and some practical discussion on this very important topic.
Chapel
Speaker: Dr. Drew Martin, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word centered around the theme of Minister God’s Word: The Pastoral Epistles.
Ministry Lunch - The Art of Fundraising with Biblical Fidelity and Effectiveness II
Speakers: James Dickson, VP of Advancement, CTS; Drew Vining, Associate Director of Donor Relations, CTS
Come learn how fundraising professionals practice their craft. This seminar is the second of two offerings from the Development Office aimed at answering your questions, helping you identify and understand the available resources, and developing a fully-formed fundraising plan.
Sign up here to receive information for this seminar and help us know how much food to order for lunch.
Last Day to Withdraw From Full-Term Course for FA25
Includes changing from credit to audit.
Ministry Lunch – Convergence: The path to becoming an international Bible Translation Consultant
Speaker: Ed & Linda Speyers with Chuck & Andrea Lynde, specialty recruiters for Wycliffe Bible Translators' Convergence Program
Convergence is a Wycliffe USA program that apprentices seminary graduates for the purpose of Bible translation consulting overseas. It's a great opportunity for students for overseas mentoring in the arena of Bible translation working alongside national translators.
Lunch provided.Want to talk more with Ed and Linda? Text them at 214-533-2857 to let them know. They will be hanging out in the Community center after the lunch.
Reading Hebrew with Dr. Jay Sklar
Want to get better at your Hebrew? Want to know it as well as Moses? Okay, that’s a stretch—but come to F204 on Thursdays to practice with Dr. Sklar and fellow students in this zero-credit Hebrew reading group.
We’ll be translating passages from Exodus. No pre-work necessary. Open to anyone who is in (or has finished) Hebrew in Exegesis.