by John Medendorp, editor-in-chief Most of us at CTS don’t get the opportunity to experience Orientation and Gateway more than once. But this year, I had the privilege of being involved in the first day of Gateway, during the Student Fair and the ice-cream social. Before the Student Fair, incoming … ∞
by Matthew Cooke. Director of Admissions The beginning of your seminary career can be a critical time as you form habits while digesting new information and meeting new people. That’s why I’m here to help! Below are the top 10 mistakes first-year students make at the start of their time … ∞
by Reita Yazawa, ’08 Th.M. 1. How to Study I think in American classroom culture, especially in Th.M. courses, it is very important to learn critical thinking or analytical reading. I sometimes call it “Wait a Minute!” reading. While you read assignments, you keep asking questions: “Is this true?”; “Is … ∞
by Elle Boersma, ’13 Having studied Kinesiology in undergrad, I wanted to approach this article in a way that made sense to me. I love analogies and anatomy, so naturally my first thought was an anatomy analogy, but while reflecting on my first year of seminary and on my past … ∞
by Becky Hoeksema, ‘12 Consider yourself lucky. Yes. Lucky. You are a Master of Arts student. You have joined the ranks of people who know that there is knowledge to be had, the ranks of people who are yearning for that next book, yearning for the next idea for your … ∞
by Dylan Pahman, ‘12 I have a number of recommendations that I found helpful in my studies in the M.T.S. program at CTS. To save space, I will simply list and explain: Test out of as many classes as you can. Chances are, if you are in the M.T.S. program … ∞
by Laura Guichelaar, ‘14 Hey everyone, welcome (back) to CTS! Life around here can be hectic, but there are some things that bring out the best in CTS life. Looking back over my past two years, I wanted to share some of the things that have made my life at … ∞
by Myong Il Kim The Korean Students Association was established about thirty years ago. We have quite a few alumni in South Korea who have finished their Th.M. or Ph.D. program here in Calvin. Today they are leading pastors and scholars of Korean churches and theological seminaries. To name a … ∞
by Ashley Stam Welcome (Back) to CTS! It’s September 2012. Another new school year has dawned. It’s time to pull out our backpacks, laptops, textbooks and class schedules. It’s time to meet new people, reconnect with old friends and get back into the rhythm of school life. Your Student Senate … ∞
“Something’s missing. The congregation is growing, my ministry is flourishing, people are being blessed, but something’s not right. I can’t put my finger on it, but I’m not feeling the joy that should come with a successful ministry.” My dear friend and colleague who said that to me is not … ∞
Welcome and welcome back! We missed you! We look forward to getting to know you! On behalf of the Faculty and Staff of CTS, I extend these words of greeting. All of us can notice the following: A newly remodeled office suite now holds Dean of Students Jeffrey Sajdak, Associate … ∞
Every community needs a talking space. A place to share our experiences, ideas, stories, and perspectives, where we bond closer to one another as we allow our lives to intersect. The Kerux is aiming to be your talking space here at the Seminary. Firstly, we’re expanding to be your primary … ∞
Here at the seminary, we love abbreviations. LOVE ‘em. Unfortunately, we’re not often very good at explaining what those abbreviations mean. So if you’ve been scratching your head wondering what the heck people are talking about, here’s a quick guide to some of the more common abbrevs floating around: CTS— … ∞
