This past summer, I had the opportunity to represent Calvin Theological Seminary for an initiative called the New Faces of Ministry Tour. This nation-wide project, including 59 students from 27 seminaries and divinity schools who traveled almost 14,000 miles across 30 states and Ontario, Canada, was a journey to redefine … ∞
In the beginning God created “something” from nothingness; gave shape to what was formless. Said, “let there be light” and so spoke light into the darkness. He scooped down into the dust of the earth from the ground, and made life from nonexistence. And, even when life fell, pursued life … ∞
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! I can’t speak for everyone, but I have sensed an energy in the air this year, a feeling of hope and the promising contributions of new faces and voices. I’m excited to continue working with a great team for our student magazine. As most … ∞
We want to thank the CTS community for a great year! Amidst the business of papers and exams, students have taken the time to both to read the Kerux, and to share their insights and articles on a variety of topics that interested them. We couldn’t have had such interesting … ∞
I am graduating from CTS this semester. So, I received the following CTS email notification: “Commencement participation is required of all graduates. If you have a special circumstance, you must apply to graduate in absentia.” First, I was surprised that a function, which is nothing more than mere pageantry, would be mandatory. Then, I … ∞
I found it particularly amusing when, during my time in seminary, I was asked to write an analysis on Augustine. It seemed a little presumptuous to think I could analyze anything written by Augustine, even after an undergraduate from Calvin College and a nearly complete Master of Divinity. A more … ∞
Recently Calvin Seminary Toastmaster’s club confirmed Bradley Diekema as its new President. Diekema takes over from Toastmaster’s veteran Hannah Smele who will be graduating with an M.Div this year. Brad is excited to continue growing in his mastery of toasts and hopes you will join him every 2nd and 4th Monday … ∞
After being asked to write about my experience at Calvin, a joke kept coming to mind. “A Calvinist was walking down the stairs. They tripped, tumbled down and broke their arm. Afterwards they got up and said, ‘Well that’s over with.’” Besides being satirical, it reminded me of my experience … ∞
Stress can really bring students down. Especially when there are graduation plans, paying attention to calls from churches, PhD applications, and staying in touch with the Calvin Theological Seminary Registrars office. Yeah, that’s exciting, but stressful. What happens to the ongoing faith formation? For students who have a few more years … ∞
Graduating from the MDiv program to pursue aThM degree is further training and development like adding another course to the MDiv meal. When I graduated from the MDiv program last May I was elated, eagerly expecting God to open a door for ministry when I woke up the next day. … ∞
What do beer, Jesus, and justice have in common? “They’re some of my favorite things,” quipped Ricardo Tavarez who studies at Calvin Seminary and attended a Pub Theology gathering with the CRC’s Office of Social Justice in April. Pub theology is a way to have open conversations about things that … ∞
Dear Kerux Readers, Its been a good year of compelling, interesting, and informative articles on Marriage and Singleness, Diversity, Testimonies, and in this edition, Looking Back: Experiences at CTS. The team have had fun planning, recruiting, editing and doing layout together. We are very grateful for the various writers who … ∞
My journey to seminary began in high school when I attended the Facing Your Future program. Every summer, Calvin Theological Seminary offers this program to high school students who are trying to discern God’s call in their lives. Most often, these students are considering ministry of some sort. During the … ∞
Dear Lord: I pray Lord that you would continue to bring to Calvin Seminary a diversity of students and perspectives so that we will fully represent the spectrum of your church. I pray Lord that all women who enter the doors would feel affirmation of who they are, as they … ∞
The results of the April 15 Senate Elections are in. Next years Student Senate President is Brian Tarpy. He ran against Ricardo Traverez and James Lee. There was no contest for Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer and thus Robert Van Zanen was approved to VP, Monica Brands to Secretary, and … ∞
