Covenant Seminary
@CovSeminary

Training thousands of pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders since 1956. Denominational seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America.

 St. Louis, Missouri
covenantseminary.edu
Joined September 2009
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Covenant Seminary is pleased to announce that our incoming class for fall 2026 includes the largest number of first-year Master of Divinity (MDiv) students the school has seen since 2012. Of the more than 60 new MDiv students who started classes this fall, 85% are what the Seminary classifies as “pastor-minded”—constituting a year-over-year increase of 38% in incoming pastor-minded students. Read more: covenantseminary.edu/news/co…
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Covenant Theological Seminary was founded in 1956 out of a conviction that evangelical Presbyterians needed thick institutions that were accountable to the church, not to independent boards or individual personalities, and built on Reformed ballast rather than bare separatism. Learn the little-known history behind this movement. 👇🧵
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5. An Enduring Vision
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If you are looking to relocate for seminary, where you will live is one of the biggest questions you have to consider. We try to take the stress out of this decision by offering on-campus housing for single students, married couples, and families with children. Students and alumni frequently recall how residential community was one of the most special aspects of their time in seminary. In an age where community life is becoming more and more disconnected from ministry formation, Covenant has intentionally worked to preserve this aspect of our student experience. Learn more: covenantseminary.edu/housing
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Before the church could confess what she believed about Jesus Christ, she was forced to reckon with a direct challenge to the heart of that confession. In the early fourth century, a presbyter in Alexandria named Arius put forward an account of the Son of God that would ignite a theological crisis spanning generations. Dr. K.J. Drake writes on Arius's heresy for @AlexandrianInst. Read the article: alexandrianinstitute.org/art…
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Welcome to #OfficeHours! In our inaugural episode, Dr. Dan Zink, Professor of Counseling, reflects on his 31 years at Covenant Seminary and how time spent with his students, the joy of horse ownership, and the challenges of aging have helped to deepen his relationship with the Lord. In this video: 0:05 – His History at Covenant 0:27 – Classes Taught / The Personal Impact of “God & Humanity” 1:11 – Farm Life and Horses 1:46 – Hip Surgery and Recovery 1:58 – The Blessing of Time with Students 2:21 – Getting Older and the Presence of God
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Seminary is a big decision. A preview day makes it a more informed one. Of the students who visited Covenant Seminary for a preview day this past year and planned to start in fall 2026, nearly 9 of 10 are now enrolled. If you’re weighing theological education, the best way to find out if it fits is to come in person. Stay tuned for info on upcoming spring preview events! 👉 covenantseminary.edu/preview…
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From the 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 Archive: "Calling and Gifting" What is a "calling"—and how do we know when we've found ours? This article by Dr. Dan Doriani lays out biblical and theological principles for work and vocation and provides practical guidance for how believers can find, stay in, or leave a calling. Read more: covenantseminary.edu/theolog…
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It was a joy to welcome Rev. Richie Sessions as the featured speaker for the 2026 Covenant Seminary Preaching Lectures last week. He gave a series of three lectures on "Preaching the Preciousness of Christ Clearly and Beautifully." These annual lectures serve to host experienced preachers to instruct and enrich our students and wider community in the theology and practice of preaching God's Word. This year's lectures will be available soon at resources.covenantseminary.e….
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We look forward each year to our January term intensive courses! Take a look at this upcoming January's counseling elective courses, including Advanced Marriage and Family Counseling with Dr. Dan Zink and Children's Literature and People's Stories with Audrey Fields. Learn more: covenantseminary.edu/admissi…
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Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Dr. Drew Martin was recently featured on @PCAByFaith's "What Christians Believe" podcast, joining host @DZRishmawy to talk about the Mosaic Covenant and its implications for believers today. Their conversation explores this covenant in Scripture, its role in forming Israel as a kingdom of priests, the challenge of law and grace, and how Israel's failures highlight the need for Christ as the true and faithful Israel. 🔗: byfaithonline.com/drew-marti…
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Along with the entire Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant Theological Seminary mourns the loss of pastor, evangelist, and denominational founding father Rev. Kennedy Smartt, who went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the age of 101. Though we grieve with his family and friends, we also celebrate with them his entrance into the presence of the Savior he loved so much. Read more: covenantseminary.edu/news/re…
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Yesterday in chapel, we had the privilege of hearing from guest preacher Rev. Randy Lovelace (MDiv '97), Lead Pastor of Christ Community Church (PCA) in Franklin, Tennessee.
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Three Covenant Seminary faculty members will give presentations or serve as session moderators at this year's meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society (#ETS2026) in Denver, Colorado, Nov. 17–19. Over the years, two Covenant professors have served as ETS president: Dr. Wilber Wallis (1980) and Dr. Bob Yarbrough (2013). See the full schedule for this year's meeting: etsjets.org/annual-meeting-p…
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"I graduated from Covenant Seminary, where I learned that the church is God's 'Plan A' to show and tell the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world." October is Alumni Giving Month at Covenant Seminary. This year, we invite you to hear from Rev. Dr. Ryan Laughlin (MDiv '04), Senior Pastor of @McLeanPres, on why he gives to Covenant's Dr. David B. Calhoun Alumni Scholarship. Interested in making a gift to this fund? Learn more here: advancement.covenantseminary…
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It’s the fall of 2000. You just enrolled at Covenant Seminary. By December, you’ll have a favorite study nook and strong opinions about the aorist tense.
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