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Join President Peter Lillback in Washington DC on March 29th

Peter Lillback Renew. Refresh. Reconnect.

Join President Peter Lillback and Alumni Director Steve Cairns for a grand alumni reunion in the Washington DC area.

ReConnect: Alumni Tour 2006-2007 events are yet to come in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver.  Register online for the event near you!

WTS Sponsorship of 2009 Quincentenary of John Calvin’s birth

Westminster has joined Calvin500 as the first official Sponsor for the 2009 Quincentenary of John Calvin’s birth, culminating in multiple conferences in Europe and the USA during that year. WTS President Peter Lillback recently conveyed a gift to Calvin500 and will serve on the Presidential Council to implement details of the international commemoration.

Professor of Theological Bibliography Inaugurated

Alex FinlaysonOn March 14, 2007, Mr. Alexander (Sandy) Finlayson was inaugurated as professor of theological bibliography. 

Finlayson also serves as director of library services at Westminster.  He holds degrees from the University of Toronto (B.A., M.L.S.) and Tyndale Seminary (M.T.S.).  Prior to joining the Westminster faculty in 2002, he was library director at Tyndale College and Seminary (1991-2002) and public services librarian at the University of Saskatchewan Libraries (1982-1991).

Dr. Samuel Logan honored for his devoted service.

Samuel LoganDr. Samuel Logan left the Westminster community at the end of January 2007.  In appreciation and acknowledgement of Dr. Logan’s 27 years of devoted service to Westminster, he has been named President and Professor of Church History Emeritus.  The Board, administration and faculty of Westminster thank the Lord for Dr. Logan’s long record of service to Westminster. 

He and Mrs. Logan will remain in Glenside and will assist in the development of the World Reformed Fellowship, a ministry which involves many Westminster alumni. 

Dr. and Mrs. Logan thank the Lord for the privilege of serving Him at Westminster for the past twenty-seven and a half years.

Considering Westminster? 

Spring 2007 Prospective Student Day is April 12.  Activities include visiting classes, a campus tour, and lunch with faculty and current students.  Register online to attend, or contact the Admissions Office at admissions@wts.edu.

Study trip to Turkey

Join Westminster for our 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.

Missed the 2007 Missions Conference?

How do we become full-fledged servants of the Biblical riches God gives us? This was the question Westminster Theological Seminary asked in its 2007 Missions Conference, “Becoming servants of Theology and Training to the Global Church.” During the week of February 12 to 16, Westminster heard from leaders of training institutions, missionaries, professors and students toward the purpose of spreading sound Biblical theological education and leadership training where such resources are scarce. Click here to read a full report on the conference..

Professor Mike Kelly on Joshua 11:1-9

Chapel February 27, 2007
Joshua 11:1-9 depicts the final battle of the conquest campaign in the book of Joshua. This chapter presents the alliance of northern kings in familiar terms echoing other biblical narratives, to make a significant theological point. This chapel talk explores the faithfulness of God in keeping his promises, even in the face of our enemy "throwing everything he has" against us. Click here to listen.

 

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