Timothy Z. Witmer inaugurated as professor of practical theology

On November 29, Westminster inaugurated Timothy Z. Witmer, D.Min., as professor of practical theology.  He is coordinator of the practical theology department at Westminster, and director of the M.Div. and Mentored Ministry programs.  The 10:30 a.m. ceremony was held in Rust Auditorium, Van Til Hall, on the Glenside, Pennsylvania campus.  Dr. Sinclair Ferguson introduced Professor Witmer, who delivered his inaugural address, “Seminary: A Place to Prepare Pastors?”  Dr. Manuel Ortiz delivered the charge to the inauguree, and Rev. Dr. Philip Ryken, trustee, led Professor Witmer in reaffirming the faculty vow.  Other Westminster faculty also participated in the ceremony.  A full story, including photos and audio of the address, is available online.

Professor Groves honored

With great honor and deep appreciation for Professor of Old Testament J. Alan Groves, the faculty and board of Westminster Theological Seminary have renamed the Westminster Hebrew Institute the J. Alan Groves Center for Advanced Biblical Research.  Professor Groves was presented with the honor at a ceremony on December 15.  He is executive director of the Center, which was established under his leadership in 1986.  The mission of the Center is to apply computing and related technology to the study and teaching of the Hebrew Bible and language.  Their most recent project is a collaboration with the Asia Bible Society on the Chinese Standard Bible, a fresh translation of the Bible into Mandarin Chinese. 

Westminster Theological Journal back issue sale

Now through February 28, all available back issues of the Westminster Theological Journal are on sale for $4 for individuals of $7 for institutions.  Re-stock your library today!

Thank you for your support in 2006!

Westminster’s Institutional Advancement Office expresses great appreciation to all of our By His Grace Partners and other donors, whose generosity this year has enabled us to pursue our mission of training men and women for gospel service around the world.  Thank you for your prayers and gifts.  To make a year-end contribution online by credit card, or to mail in a check, please follow the instructions on our website.

Professor Tripp launches radio program

“What has Jesus given me for what I am facing right here, right now today?” asks Dr. Paul Tripp, adjunct professor of practical theology and author of Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands and Lost in the Middle.  Tripp’s fresh new website, blog, and radio program put Christ in the boardroom, bedroom, and family room.  Right Here, Right Now is broadcast every weekday at 11:00 am EST on WFIL 560 AM Philadelphia; listen live at www.wfil.com.

Summer trips to Turkey and China

Join Westminster for a Biblical/Archaeological Study Trip to the Seven Churches of Revelation and Cities of Paul in Turkey, May 25-June 2, led by Texas Campus Vice President Steven Vanderhill (academic credit available).  See website for costs and deadlines.  Or participate in a two-week mission trip to China (dates to be announced) with Professor John Leonard; email jleonard@wts.edu for details.

DMin program develops reflective practitioners

Westminster’s D.Min. program is an advanced, professional degree program for those engaged in the full-time practice of ministry.  Our purpose is to develop reflective practitioners in ministry who will grow not only in ministry comprehension and competence, but also in character.  Want to know more?  Read the program description online, and view the schedule of upcoming modules.  Applications for summer 2007 entry are due March 31.