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February eNews from Westminster Theological Seminary
Meet a current student "A call to ministry is a call to prepare for ministry," says M.Div. student Xavier Pickett. Learn more about what led this former financial analyst, pastor, and founder of Reformed Blacks of America to study at Westminster.
Faculty promoted
Westminster's Board of Trustees has conferred the title of emeritus to Professor of Practical Theology John Bettler, effective July 1, 2006. A former pastor, Bettler has been director of The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, Glenside, Pennsylvania, since 1974, and has served the Seminary with distinction since 1976.
J. Alan Groves, professor of Old Testament and interim vice president for academic affairs, has received a permanent appointment as vice president for academic affairs, also effective July 1. He is also executive director of the Westminster Hebrew Institute and has served on the faculty and administration since 1982.
Rookmaaker review Professor of Apologetics William Edgar was a student and friend of Dutch art historian Hans Rookmaaker. Recently, the six volumes of Rookmaaker's Complete Works were released by Piquant. Read Professor Edgar's review article "'Why All This?' Rediscovering the Witness of Hans Rookmaaker" in the current issue of Books & Culture.
Considering Westminster?
Master-level applications for 2006-2007 are due February 16 for International applicants (who require a student via) and March 1 for U.S. applicants. (Th.M./Ph.D. are now closed.) Application forms are available online.
If you're interested in joining our student body, be our guest in Philadelphia and sit in on classes, tour campus, and have lunch with students and faculty. Remaining Spring 2006 Prospective Student Days are March 16 and April 6. Register online, or contact the Admissions Office at admissions@wts.edu.
Faculty bibliography: Cornelius Van Til Since our founding, Westminster's faculty have been gifted teacher-scholars who extend the realms of theological understanding. Many past and present professors are prolific authors, including founding faculty member Cornelius Van Til, professor of apologetics, 1929-1972. Visit Westminster Bookstore online to browse a list of Professor Van Til's works still in print.
Sample the Westminster Theological Journal Not a subscriber of the journal? Read online a sample article from the Fall 2005 issue by Kelly M. Kapic: "Receiving Christ's Priestly Benediction: A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Exploration of Luke 24:50-53." Annual subscription rates for individuals are only $20. Subscribe today!
Dust off your passport Westminster invites you to participate in several exciting tours this spring and summer:
Biblical/archaeological study trips to the churches of Revelation and cities of Paul in Turkey, May 26 - June 3 or May 20 - June 3. Study ancient sites including Ephesus, Laodicea, Smyrna, Troy, and Istanbul (Constantinople).
Reformation heritage tour to Germany, Switzerland, and France, June 4-16. See Wartburg Castle, Wittenburg, Geneva, Strasbourg, Worms, and more.
Five-star tour of Israel and Jordan, July 17 - August 1. Highlights include Massada, the Mount of Olives, and the Garden of Gethsemane.
Additional upcoming events-including the spring Women of Westminster Faculty Lecture Series, seminars by visiting scholars, and conferences featuring our faculty members-are listed at http://www.wts.edu/news/events.html.
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