Events
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chapel
Speaker: Dr. Robbie Griggs, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of Faculty
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word centered around the theme of Minister God’s Word: The Pastoral Epistles.
Covenant Seminary Preaching Lectures Featuring Rev. H. B. Charles Jr.
Speaker: Rev. H. B. Charles Jr., Pastor-Teacher, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL
Theme: The Preacher’s Life, Labor, and Leadership
Lecture Titles:
Session 1: The Preacher’s Life
Session 2: The Preacher’s Labor
Session 3: The Preacher’s Leadership
NOTE: No classes today so that students may attend the lectures.
Look for more details and full schedule to come.
Special Ministry Lunch - Serving Ukrainian Students in Their Darkest Hour via the Greenhouse Internship
Speaker: Doug Shepherd, MTW/RUF-Global Team Leader, Greenhouse Internship, Ukraine
Hear about opportunities to serve and learn in Lviv, Ukraine, during the 2026 Greenhouse Internship (June 12–July 17). This is MTW’s longest-running mentored training internship, now entering its 30th year. Discover opportunities to serve university students on a cross-cultural MTW church planting team.
We’ll also answer your questions: Is it safe? Where will I live? Whom will I serve? How will I be trained? Is this internship right for me?
Lunch provided.
Ministry Lunch – Resound Project NYC: Ministry Residencies & Internships
Speaker: Andrew Smith, Director of Emerging Leaders Program, Resound Project NYC
Resound Project is an initiative out of Central Presbyterian Church (EPC) in New York City, the purpose of which is to strengthen new and existing churches in light of a changing world so that the gospel of Jesus Christ might resound to the next generation. An integral part of Resound Project is the Emerging Leaders Program, through which Central is seeking to function as the first of several “teaching hospitals” in order to cultivate a pipeline of future leaders to serve the broader Church in a variety of different contexts.
To that end the program has two offerings: 1) a two-year, full-time stipended residency program for male seminary graduates seeking ordination as gospel ministers; 2) a part-time stipended ministry internship program for current male and female seminary students (who would live in NYC while completing their seminary coursework online remotely). Ministry interns will also have their seminary tuition covered by the program.
Come join us to learn more.
Lunch provided.
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. Dan Zink, Professor of Counseling
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word centered around the theme of Minister God’s Word: The Pastoral Epistles.
MDiv & MA Preview Day
Interested in seminary? Join us for our MDiv and MA Preview Day Wednesday, October 22. Whether you're looking to serve in full-time vocational ministry or to be better equipped as a lay leader, the best way to see what seminary is like is to come for a visit.
Ministry Lunch - Hard Work, Danger, and Glory Guaranteed: Church Planting in a Savage Age
Speakes: Rev. Garrett Craw, Pastor, Church-Planter and DomNet Coordinator; and Rev. Dylan Stinson, Pastor and Church-Planter
DomNet (Domestic Church Planting Network) is a culturally-engaged, Reformed denominational church-planting consortium looking for church-planters. Internships are available for men up to the task.Lunch provided.
Ministry Lunch - The Art of Fundraising with Biblical Fidelity and Effectiveness I
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 first of two offerings by the CTS Development Office aimed at answering your questions, helping you identify and understand the available resources you have, and developing a fully-formed fundraising plan.
Lunch provided.
Sign up here to receive information for this seminar and help us know how much food to order for lunch.
Can’t join us in person? Livestream available here.
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. Tim Frickenschmidt, Senior Pastor, All Saints Presbyterian Church (PCA), Austin, TX
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word centered around the theme of Minister God’s Word: The Pastoral Epistles.