Reminder of Sparks Endowment (GTS) Scholarship Deadline

The deadline for the Sparks Endowment (GTS) scholarship for the fall 2008 semester is August 1.  This application can be submitted online:

http://www.gts.grace.edu/GTS-scholarship-application.htm

Dr. Rata's Article Published

Dr. Tiberius Rata wrote an article on David which
was published recently in InterVarsity Press’ Dictionary
of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings.
The bibliographic citation is: Tiberius Rata,
“David,” pages 86-88 in The Dictionary of the Old
Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings, edited by
Tremper Longman III and Peter Enns (Downers
Grove: Illinois, 2008).

This third Old Testament volume in InterVarsity
Press’ celebrated “Black Dictionary” series offers 148
articles covering all the important aspects of Job,
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Song of Songs,
Lamentations, Ruth, and Esther. More than 90
contributers have provided information for this
book. To read more, visit www.ivpress.com/cgiivpress/
book.pl/code=1783

Curriculum Published for the Online MA Programs

The curriculum for the new online programs has been published on the Grace Theological Seminary web site.  This includes the MA Local Church Ministry program and the MA Intercultural Studies degree.  The course offering schedules have also been posted for these programs.  The revised curriculum added a three-phase ministry preparation course spread over the three final semesters of the last year.  There are still a total of three face to face class sessions, with one in the fall of the first year for a colloquial gathering, one the following spring, and the third and final visit in the spring of the second year.  All of this information is available on the distance education page and also in downloadable PDF format:

http://gts.grace.edu/distance-education.htm 

Grace Theological Seminary began their online MA program in January and is expanding the program in the fall of 2008.  For more information contact Jim Hill at hilljm@grace.edu,  phone at 1-800-54-GRACE x-6435, or by Skype at jimhill1099.  

Final Schedule Released for Fall 2008 Colloquial Gathering Being Held August 29 - 31

Grace Theological Seminary has released the final schedule for the the fall 2008 colloquial gathering to be held on the campus in Winona Lake, Indiana on August 29-31, 2008.  All online and all new residential students will be meeting during this time for orientation, fellowship, and worship during the weekend.  In addition, all returning and new students are invited for the banquet beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening as well as several sessions on Saturday.  This includes the All Student Orientation session from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 and the Doing Good Research presentation from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.   The first online class, Systematic Theology II, will begin meeting for the residential portion of this online class on Monday, September 1, 2008 to Wednesday, September 3 under the direction of Dr. David Plaster.   

The agenda for the colloquial gathering is available on the GTS web site:

Fall 2008 Colloquial Gathering Agenda

Grace Theological Seminary began their online seminary program in January, 2008.  This provides both MA and certificate level programs for students unable to attend traditional residential seminary.  Online students are expected to attend at least one colloquial gathering during their online career.  For more information please contact Jim Hill by email at hilljm@grace.edu or phone at 800-54-GRACE x-6435.   

Draft Agenda Released for the Fall 2008 Colloquial Gathering

Grace Theological Seminary has released a draft of the fall 2008 colloquial gathering to be held on the campus in Winona Lake, Indiana on August 29-31, 2008.  All online and all new residential students will be meeting during this time for orientation, fellowship, and worship during the weekend.  The first online class, Systematic Theology II, will begin meeting for the residential portion of this online class beginning on Monday, September 1, 2008 under the direction of Dr. David Plaster.    A draft of the agenda is available on the GTS web site:

2008 Colloquial Gathering Agenda Draft.pdf

Grace Theological Seminary began their online seminary program in January, 2008.  This provides both MA and certificate level programs for students unable to attend traditional residential seminary.  For more information please contact Jim Hill by email at hilljm@grace.edu. 

Reference Forms Now Available Online

Grace Theological Seminary has simplified their seminary application process by providing online forms for all of the required references.  This includes the pastor's reference,  church endorsement, and personal reference forms.   Grace began offering an online seminary degree in January of 2008 and is expanding the program in the fall to include the MA Intercultural Studies as well as the current MA Local Church Ministry degree.  Students without the prerequisite bachelor's degree will also be able to take classes for certificate programs in biblical studies and intercultural studies. 

Links to these forms are available on the seminary application page:

http://gts.grace.edu/seminary-application.htm

Grace Theological Seminary Graduates and Students Honored

Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana, announced the recipients of its annual awards at the President’s Luncheon on May 2. Seminary dean Dr. Jeff Gill recognized the following students and 2008 graduates for their outstanding work:

Jeffrey J. Pictor (M.A. 08) - The Alva J. McClain Award in Systematic Theology.

Josh A. Topel (M.Div. 08) - The John J. Davis Award in Old Testament.

J. Michael McKay (M.A. 08) - The Homer A. Kent Award in New Testament.

J. Carlos Tellez (M.A. 08) - The Russell D. Barnard Award in World Missions.

Kevin R. Becker - Award in Expository Preaching.

Andrew A. Koetsier (M.Div. 08) - Faculty Award.

Grace Theological Seminary is a conservative evangelical school which provides residential and online education at the certificate, master's, and doctoral level. For more information please contact Jim Hill at hilljm@grace.edu or call 1-800-54-GRACE x-6435.