News & Events

Covenant Theological Seminary said goodbye to another dear friend and beloved teacher recently as Dr. Robert I. Vasholz, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2026. We are saddened to hear of Dr. Vasholz’s passing but grateful for his life and legacy of faithful gospel teaching that impacted multiple generations of Covenant students and the broader PCA community.

Covenant Seminary is pleased to announce the promotions of two long-time faculty members from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor status in their respective departments as of July 1, 2026.

Covenant Theological Seminary said goodbye to a dear friend and beloved leader this week as Dr. Paul D. Kooistra, the third President of the Seminary (1985–1994), went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2026, after a year-long battle with cancer. The entire Seminary community grieves at the loss of this faithful servant of God, yet we rejoice as well that he is now face to face with the Savior whom he loved so much.

Covenant Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cameron Clausing to the Seminary’s Systematic Theology faculty beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year. Dr. Clausing is currently Lecturer in Applied Theology and Missional Engagement and Academic Dean at Christ College in Sydney, Australia, where he has taught since 2021.

The Covenant Seminary family is proud of all our graduates. We look forward each year to seeing them complete their studies and move out into the ministries the Lord has prepared for them. Each year we also honor certain graduates with awards in specific areas. Please join us in celebrating our 2026 graduating class and in congratulating our 2026 Graduate Award recipients!

Dr. Seth Scott, Program Director and Assistant Dean of the School of Counseling at Columbia International University, will be the featured speaker for the 2026 edition of the Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures at Covenant Seminary, April 17–18. Registration is now open.