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.

RSVP HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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! 

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/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

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: 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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: All Saints Austin Women’s Ministry Director Kim Hall and Associate Director Jenny Gregory

All Covenant Seminary women (students and non-students) are welcome to join us as Kim and Jenny share stories from their lives in ministry. They have 17 years of experience n vocational ministry and are eager to share as they cheer on the next generation in the church. Bring any and all questions!

Lunch provided.

RSVP HERE.

Who: Any female students, spouses, and staff are invited to join us for refreshments and devotionals/discussions led by Annalisa Smith, Family Nurture Coordinator.

What: We'll discuss the challenge of holding tension between multiple roles and acting with dominion over creation while resting in dependence on the Creator. Come casual and BYO exercise mat if you're able—we'll close the time with relaxing stretches accompanied by prayer and reflection.

What is Mamas with Commas? Our group covers topics designed for students or spouses juggling multiple roles along with young children, but any ladies are welcome and will find much that applies.

RSVP / More Info: Contact annalisa.smith@covenantseminary.edu. Childcare may be available; please inquire.

Hosted by: Theological Women at Covenant

Greetings, sisters! The Theological Women at Covenant warmly invite you (MDiv, MABTS, MATS, or MAM) students to come meet your professors as you begin or continue your degree at Covenant! Taking steps toward a theological degree can be intimidating, and we are excited to host an event where our professors can encourage and spur you on in your endeavor. We hope to see you there!

Lunch is provided.

RSVP HERE so we can have an adequate head count for food.

Speaker: Jamie Burkemper, Team Leader with Mission to the World in Madrid, Spain

What does it take to share Christ in a culture where community happens at midnight over tapas and coffee? We’ll explore how to read culture, enter into rhythms that feel foreign, and create spaces where the gospel connects with real life. These are practical skills for anyone preparing to serve cross-culturally — whether in Europe or in your own neighborhood.

We serve in Madrid, Spain, where the streets come alive long after midnight — but less than 1% of the population knows Christ. Our ministry plants gospel-centered churches, reaches university students through RUF, and uses the arts to open doors for conversations that matter. Madrid is our launchpad for training and sending leaders to bring gospel renewal across Spain. We believe God can awaken hearts in a culture that thinks it has already left Christianity behind.

Lunch provided.