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January 2022
40: THE GOSPELS, AN ART GALLERY WITH JOEL SCHOON-TANIS
Join us on January 13th, 2022, for an exhibition of Joel Schoon-Tanis’ new work: 40: The Gospels. The exhibit will be installed in the WTS atrium, with the gallery open from 5:30-8:30 pm. There will be an artist talk at 7:00. The gallery will be available for viewing until January 19th.
Find out more »February 2022
2022 Scholarship Showcase
The Scholarship Showcase is our premier event for incoming students. Fall incoming students who qualify and are accepted at WTS by January 15 will be invited to apply by February 1 and will receive invitations to participate in the Scholarship Showcase at Western Theological Seminary. The two-day event begins Thursday night with a dinner followed by a full day on Friday where students will be invited to visit a class, attend Chapel, and then will participate in an interview. Email Admissions…
Find out more »March 2022
2022 Stoutemire Lecture with Dr. Tony Tian-Ren Lin
Western Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the 2022 Leonard F. Stoutemire Lecture in Multicultural Ministry speaker will be Dr. Tony Tian-Ren Lin. This in-person event will occur in the Mulder Chapel at Western Theological Seminary on Monday, March 7, from 1:30-3:00 PM and is open to the public. Dr. Tony Tian-Ren Lin’s lecture, Multicultural Faithfulness, will speak to the challenges of multiracialism and the Christian leader. He will also be hosting some conversations in Spanish. Dr. Tony Tian-Ren Lin is…
Find out more »April 2022
G.W. and Edna Haworth Chair Installation
Dr. Kristen Deede Johnson, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs will be installed as the G.W. and Edna Haworth Professor of Educational Ministries and Leadership on Monday, April 11. Her lecture, “Cultivating Kingdom Imagination: A Vision of Discipleship and Institutional Engagement” will be followed by remarks from Dr. James Davison Hunter, Dr. John Inazu, and Rev. Fleming Rutledge. This special event will be held at 7 pm at Pillar Church in Holland, MI.
Find out more »Inaugural Founder’s Day Lecture
On Thursday, April 21, Professor David Komline will present our inaugural Founder’s Day lecture, “On Being Reformed: The Theological Vision of I. John Hesselink.” Dr. Komline’s lecture will be at 4:15 pm in the Mulder Chapel and will also be live-streamed and available on our website. To access the live stream, click here or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://youtu.be/hNCBkB0f3yc
Find out more »AN EVENING WITH LEIF ENGER
Join the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination, in partnership with NEA Big Read Lakeshore, for an evening with novelist Leif Enger. Leif, the award-winning author of Peace Like a River, So Brave, Young, and Handsome, and Virgil Wander, will read from his newest (and not yet published) novel and join us for lively conversation. This event will take place Tuesday, April 26th, at 7 p.m, in the Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall, Hope College. Visit https://petersoncenter.org/an-evening-with-leif-enger/ for more details.
Find out more »Alumni Reunions 2022
Alumni Reunions for the Classes of 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992, 2002, and 2012 will be held as a virtual gathering over the lunch hour on Thursday, April 28, from noon-1 p.m. (Eastern). After a brief seminary update from President Theonugraha and 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Rev. Wes Granberg-Michaelson ‘84, participants will have time with their classmates in virtual breakout rooms. Virtual Reunions via Zoom go HERE to register
Find out more »Meet the Mentors: Performing the Bible Doctor of Ministry
Join Jeff Barker and Karen Bohm Barker for a one-hour informational session about the Doctor of Ministry Performing the Bible: Exploring the Performance Genres of Scripture. Doctor of Ministry Interim Director and Jill English, Admissions Director will also be available to answer your questions about the application and admissions process. Learn more about Western Theological Seminary without leaving the comfort of your home. Sign up today!
Find out more »Commencement 2022
The Western Theological Seminary 2022 Commencement will take place on April 30, 2022, at 7 PM. The ceremony is open to the public. Information about live streaming is forthcoming. The seminary's COVID Guidelines will reflect pandemic conditions, including Hope College protocol. At this time masks are optional in indoor public places. Check this page for updates. Have questions? Contact Cherri Westhouse at cherri.westhouse@westernsem.edu Commencement Day Schedule 1 PM Informal Open House for all Graduates - Campus will be open for self-led…
Find out more »May 2022
Day of Giving
Every gift you make on May 11, 2022, impacts our future pastors and ministry leaders and alleviates some of their financial burden. Day of Giving is an opportunity for you to give to several key areas that will make a difference in the world through WTS students.
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