September, 2013: Theology and Ministry Conversation
(specific date, time, and location yet to be determined)
In a joint event with the Theology Forum student organization, Prof. Todd Cioffi and Prof. Matt Lundberg will lead an informal conversation about the relationship between academic theology and church ministry. How do these two areas often relate to one another? How should they relate? What does thinking in a rigorous and academically-disciplined way about Bible and theology have to do with the practical tasks involved in the life of ministry?
Pizza will be served.
For more information, contact the Theology Forum co-leaders, Yunus Prasetya or Kellen Day.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013: Annual Seminary Fair
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Library Lobby)
Representatives from approximately 30 seminaries and divinity schools, from a wide variety of denominations and traditions, will be on campus to talk with interested students about their schools, degree programs and the path to professional ministry. The registration process for this year's event is under way. Here is a list of the schools that attended in 2012:
| Asbury Theological Seminary (Kentucky) |
| Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Indiana) |
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Texas) |
| Calvin Theological Seminary (Michigan) |
| Christian University GlobalNet, RBC Ministries |
| Denver Seminary (Colorado) |
| Duke Divinity School (North Carolina) |
| Fuller Theological Seminary (California) |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (Illinois) |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Massachusetts) |
| Grace Theological Seminary (Indiana) |
| Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (Michigan) |
| McMaster Divinity College (Ontario) |
| Mid-America Reformed Seminary (Indiana) |
| Moody Theological Seminary (Michigan) |
| Nashotah House Theological Seminary (Wisconsin) |
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (Pennsylvania) |
| Princeton Theological Seminary (New Jersey) |
| Reformed Theological Seminary (Mississippi) |
| San Francisco Theological Seminary (California) |
| Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Kentucky) |
| Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Illinois) |
| Trinity School for Ministry (Pennsylvania) |
| Tyndale Seminary (Ontario) |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary (Virginia) |
| University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (Iowa) |
| Western Theological Seminary (Michigan) |
| Westminster Seminary (California) |
| Westminster Theological Seminary (Pennsylvania) |
| Yale Divinity School (Connecticut) |
If you have any questions about these Pre-Ministry events, contact Matt Lundberg or Kary Bosma.
Formed in 2009, the congregational and ministry studies department aims to provide opportunities for classroom learning, research, apprenticeships, and conversations about professional ministry, in order to help students critically examine how every other major and program in the college contributes to the life of the church and its ministries. In addition, the department is a focal point for faculty scholarship and professional development in this field of study.
