Covenant Theological Seminary

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Covenant Theological Seminary
Covenant Theological Seminary Logo 2019.png
MottoRooted in grace for a lifetime of ministry
TypePrivate
Established1956; 65 years ago (1956)
AffiliationPresbyterian Church in America
PresidentThomas C. Gibbs
Students517
Location
Creve Coeur
,
Missouri
,
United States
CampusSuburban
AffiliationsNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
Websitecovenantseminary.edu

Covenant Theological Seminary, sometimes known as Covenant Seminary,[1] is the denominational seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).[2][3] It is located in the St. Louis, Missouri suburb of Creve Coeur, and its purpose is to train leaders for work in the church and the world — especially as pastors, missionaries, and counselors. It does not require all students to be members of the PCA, but it is bound to promote the teachings of its denomination. Faculty must subscribe to the system of biblical doctrine outlined in the Westminster Standards.[4]

History[]

Covenant Theological Seminary

The seminary was established by Christians in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, (which later merged with the Reformed Presbyterian Church, General Synod to form Reformed Presbyterian Church-Evangelical Synod), who believed that their denomination, born out of resistance to rising liberal influences, needed a strong theological school of its own. In 1956, Covenant College and Seminary began with eleven students on a plot of land a few miles west of St. Louis, Missouri (having split from Faith Theological Seminary[5]). The seminary continued to grow in both size and reputation in the years that followed. In 1964, having outgrown its space, the liberal arts undergraduate school, Covenant College, along with its students, faculty, and staff, moved to Lookout Mountain, Georgia to the site of a former luxury hotel.[6] In 1966, the two institutions formally divided. In 1982, following another denominational merger (known as the "joining and receiving") between the Reformed Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant Seminary became the national seminary of the PCA, which elects and oversees the work of the seminary's Board of Trustees.[7][8]

Academics[]

The seminary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission[9] and Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.[10] It offers several academic degrees: Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Theology (Th.M.), and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.).[10]

The seminary is doctrinally committed to the Reformed faith and Covenant theology, and it believes the Bible to be the inspired and inerrant word of God.[4]

The seminary is also home to the Francis Schaeffer Institute,[11] which encourages Christians to engage contemporary culture in a compassionate way with the truth-claims of the gospel.[12]

Covenant also publishes a semiannual theological journal, Presbyterion.

Head of Covenant Theological Seminary[]

As of 28 April 2012, Mark Dalbey was the acting president of Covenant Theological Seminary. On this date his office announced the decision by the board of trustees, that Bryan Chapell, the president of Covenant Seminary at the time, would be transitioning from sabbatical to a newly created position of chancellor on 1 June 2012. On that date Dalbey would assume the position of interim president.[13][14][15] 1 February 2013 brought the announcement that Chappell had taken a pastoral call in Illinois with resignation as chancellor effective 15 April 2013.[16] On September 26, 2013, Dalbey was inaugurated as president.[17] In January 2021, Covenant Theological Seminary announced Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Gibbs as its sixth president.[18]

Murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh[]

In March 1990, Elizabeth Mackintosh, a student from Scotland, was violently murdered on the campus of Covenant Theological Seminary.[19] She was found strangled and stabbed in the chapel restroom.[19] There has been a prime suspect, but due to insufficient evidence, no charges have been filed. Since 2020, the Creve Coeur police department has been using the DNA analysis to gather more evidence. As of 2021, the case is still unsolved.[20]

Notable alumni[]

References[]

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  12. ^ Francis A. Schaeffer Institute Archived 2011-09-25 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ "Bryan Chapell steps down as President of Covenant Theological Seminary; appointed to new position of Chancellor". The Aquila Report. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-13. The following news release was sent out by Mark Dalbey, Acting President of the Seminary.
  14. ^ "Why Covenant. Leadership transition. Communication from the Board of Trustees Regarding Leadership Transition at Covenant Seminary". Covenant Theological Seminary. 1 May 2012. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-13. Effective June 1, 2012, Dr. Chapell will...assume the new position of Chancellor. As Chancellor, Dr. Chapell will focus on representing the Seminary among its external constituencies...upon his return from his current sabbatical.
  15. ^ Bryan Chapell (9 May 2012). "Why Covenant. Leadership transition. Letter from Dr. Chapell. A time of transition". Covenant Theological Seminary. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-13. ...as of June 1, 2012...I will assume the Chancellor responsibilities following my current sabbatical.
  16. ^ "Dr. Chapell Named President Emeritus as He Accepts Pastoral Call: Communication Regarding Dr. Bryan Chapell". . Lawrenceville, Georgia. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-03. At the regular quarterly meeting of the Covenant Seminary Board of Trustees on January 25, 2013...Interim President Dr. Mark Dalbey...appointed <Chapell> Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology.
  17. ^ Inauguration Celebration for President Dr. Mark Dalbey
  18. ^ "Introducing the Sixth President of Covenant Theological Seminary the Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Gibbs". Creve Coeur, MO: Covenant Theological Seminary. 1 July 2021. Archived from the original on 22 June 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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  20. ^ Madden, Roche (18 June 2020). "Retired police detectives try to solve decades-old Creve Coeur murder case". KTVI.
  21. ^ Eligon, John (August 21, 2012). "A Politician Whose Faith Is Central to His Persistence". The New York Times. New York City, NY.
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  27. ^ http://www.kwmc.com/conferences/3rd-conference/1996-03-speakers.htm. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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  31. ^ Keetch, Nancy L., ed. (March 2017). "Introducing Phillip Sandifer" (PDF). The Lakeway Church Newsletter. Vol. 47 no. 3. The Lakeway Church. p. 3.

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