Hosted by: The Scribe Writing Center

The Covenant Seminary Library has created several helpful tools and guides for our writers. The goal of this hour is to introduce you to the use of some of those tools and provide a short refresher on post-secondary academic writing. Come find out about:

• Style Guides

• Using the Library Website

• The Goal of Research

• Incorporating Citations

• Editing Tips

Lunch provided!

Find out more here.

Required for all first-year MAC students.

Speaker: Dr. Tom Gibbs, President, Covenant Seminary

Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word as we begin a new semester of Chapel services centered around the theme of Minister God’s Word: The Pastoral Epistles.

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. 

Includes changing from audit to credit. Last day to drop without receiving a grade of “W.”

Come join us for food, fun, and fellowship! And compete in a friendly water balloon toss!

Student Life will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks. You can help by bringing a few things too:

• Last name A-M – bring a side dish.

• Last name N-Z – bring a desert.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Speaker: Dr. K.J. Drake, 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.

All are invited to stay around afterward for our Annual 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.

Join us for Chapel at 10 a.m. and then stay around to talk with local church pastors and staff who will be on campus to connect with you. Whether you are looking for a church community, or a place to complete your field ed hours, or an internship, this event will be valuable to you and fun!

Sandwiches and chips will be provided for you by these churches so come stop by and have a good time.

Look for more info to come!

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. 

What: Women of Covenant (female students and student spouses) are invited to join us for a welcome dessert. This will be a wonderful time to hang out and get to know each other better. Our faculty wives, female faculty, and Student Life look forward to welcoming new and returning women to campus.

Where: Home of Dr. Tom & Mrs. Tara Gibbs

Hosted by: Office of the President in partnership with Student Life

RSVP HERE.

Guest/Speaker: Dr. Mimi Larson, Children's Ministry Scholar and Practitioner

Dr. Larson is an expert in childhood faith formation, is co-editor of Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality: New Directions for Education, Ministry, and Discipleship, and serves as Executive Director of the Center for Faith and Children at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. 

Join us for a time of fellowship, a short interview, and a time for Q&A. Children are welcome!

Questions? Email jessie.swigart@covenantseminary.edu

RSVP HERE. 

CTS students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are invited for an afternoon of clubs and camaraderie. Open to men and women—and you don’t have to be good at golf to play! Come rub shoulders—and cross clubs—with new friends and old.

Prizes awarded for team, longest drive, and closest to the pin.

Tee times begin at 1 p.m. Space is limited so sign up now!

Cost: $25/person (includes 9 holes and a cart in groups of 4)

REGISTER HERE

Speaker: Dr. Brad Matthews, Associate Professor of New Testament and VP of Academics

Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word centered around the theme of Minister God’s Word: The Pastoral Epistles.

Looking for a way to be more involved in campus life?

We have a wide variety of student organizations you can participate in. Come to our Student Organization Fair in the Community Center on September 17 right after Chapel to meet and hear from organization leaders and see what may be right for you.

Sponsored by Student Council.

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. 

Speakers: Keith Berger, Chief Organizational Development Officer; Mike Wenzler, VP of Recruiting; and Michael Gordon, Assistant Coordinator, Reformed University Fellowship

Join RUF staff for lunch from Gioia's Deli and a discussion on the ministry of presence on college campuses as we live in the midst of shifting opinions of digital intimacy.

More info to come.

Come join us in person or via Zoom for an informal Q&A with President Dr. Tom Gibbs, hosted by Student Council in association with Student Life.

This is an opportunity to foster deeper connections between students and the Seminary, so please bring any and all questions you have about the vision for the Seminary, its current offerings for students, and anything else regarding life as a Covenant student. Even if you do not have specific questions in mind, you are welcome to drop in and just enjoy hearing from our President over coffee and refreshments.

Zoom link to come on day of event.

Speaker: Dr. Bob Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament

Join us for a time of prayer and reflection, followed by lunch together.

More info to come.

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. 

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.

Join us for a catered lunch and a time of connection.

Hosted by: Prof. Suzanne Bates and Student Life.

RSVP HERE.

What: Dean of Students Mark McElmurry and Associate Dean of Students Megan Jung would like to extend a warm invitation to all new students to join us for a welcome party! Come enjoy dinner and a time to get to know your fellow new students—and us. 

Where: Home of Mark McElmurry (details in RSVP form)

RSVP HERE.

Topic: Playing Second Fiddle: Navigating & Succeeding in a Secondary Ministry Role

Speaker: Rev. Jim Hatch, Church Planter Development Director, MNA. Jim has 60 years of ministry experience in a variety of settings, most NOT in the lead position.

Most seminary graduates’ first ministry role will be “playing second fiddle”—working for and reporting to someone else in the ministry structure. What are the challenges, tensions, and rewards of functioning in a subordinate role in any ministry? How can you best thrive there?

Lunch provided: Chick-fil-A

Speaker: Rev. Victor Martinez, Associate Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), San Antonio, TX

Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word. Today we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with worship led by our Community of Latin American Students (CELA, per the acronym in Spanish and Portuguese).

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. 

Speakers: James Dickson, VP of Advancement, CTS; Rev. Tim Frickenschmidt, Senior Pastor, All Saints Presbyterian Church (PCA), Austin, TX; and Ms. Kim Hall, Director of Women's Ministry, at All Saints PCA

Lunch provided.

More details to come.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

Speaker: Rev. H. B. Charles Jr., Pastor-Teacher, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL

Theme: TBD

NOTE: No classes today so that students may attend the lectures.

Look for more details and full schedule to come.

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.

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. 

Includes changing from credit to audit.

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.

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. 

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.

RSVP HERE.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Includes payment of late fees.

Speaker: Dr. Dan Doriani, 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.

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. 

Charges added to student ledgers.

Includes payment of late fees.

Charges added to student ledgers.

Includes changing from audit to credit. Last day to drop without receiving a grade of “W.”

Speaker: TBD

Join us for a time of prayer and reflection, followed by lunch together.

More info to come.

Includes changing from credit to audit.

Includes payment of late fees.

Speaker: TBD

More info to come.

Speaker: TBD

More info to come.