August eNews from Westminster Theological Seminary

Welcome students! We’re gearing up for another exciting academic year of gospel training. Opening Convocations are September 5 on the Texas campus and September 7 on the Philadelphia campus. The Reverend R. Elliott Greene, assistant professor of biblical languages, will give the address at both locations. Public welcome.

A full year of alumni events Renew relationships with fellow alumni. Refresh with Christian fellowship. Reconnect with the Lord’s work at Westminster today! Westminster announces ReConnect: Alumni Tour 2006-2007. We’re gathering alums in 11 cities across the U.S. this academic year, beginning with New York City on September 14. Then it’s non-stop to Grand Rapids, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Tampa/Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver. Space is limited. Register for the event nearest you at www.wts.edu.

Full scholarships awarded Westminster is pleased to announce two full tuition scholarship recipients for 2006-07. Carson Ellis Pittman, a graduate of Georgia Southern University who intends to serve as a RUF campus minister upon completion of his Westminster degree, was awarded the Leadership Development Award. David A. Smith, a graduate of Mercer University and a first-year pastoral studies student at Westminster, is the first recipient of the George D. Sinclair Scholar Award. Read the full story on our website.

Join our By His Grace partnership Benefit directly from faculty teaching while you participate in reaching the next generation with the Word of God. As a thank you for your monthly gift of $25 or more, By His Grace partners receive a monthly CD featuring chapel messages, conference seminars, or other teaching from our faculty, as well as an annual faculty book. Make your first gift online and become a By His Grace Partner today.

Religion in Chinese and American cultures Westminster faculty members Peter A. Lillback, William Edgar, Samuel T. Logan Jr., and Jeffrey K. Jue were among the U.S. scholars who participated in The Second Dialogue Conference Between Chinese and American Scholars on Religion, June 30–July 3 in Philadelphia. Co-sponsored by Westminster and the Chinese Christian Scholars Association in North America, more than a dozen seminars addressed the theme “The Role of Religion in Chinese and American Cultures.” Topics included the influence of Islam on Chinese social life; faith and the founding of America; the historical role of Buddhism and traditional Chinese political culture; Christianity and modern Chinese literature; American Christianity and its impact on Latin America; and Reformed Christianity and globalization.

Faculty bibliography: Harvie Conn Since our founding, Westminster's faculty have been gifted teacher-scholars who extend the realms of theological understanding. Visit Westminster Bookstore online to browse a list of still-in-print works by Dr. Harvie Conn, professor of missions from 1971 to 1998.

Sovereignty the antidote to hopelessness In a world of despair, the message of Ephesians 1 is that the power of God is at work in the world and all things are under the control of Christ. Be reminded of this hope as you listen to this chapel audio by Professor Sandy Finlayson.

Considering Westminster? Fall 2006 Prospective Student Days are September 21, October 12, and November 9. Register online, or contact the Admissions Office at admissions@wts.edu.

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Last Updated Tuesday, August 08, 2006 02:42PM