01.10.09 Julius Kim at conference in Bowie, MD
01.10.09 David VanDrunen at Christian Legal Thought Conference in San Diego, CA
11.21.08 David VanDrunen at Infant Baptism Debate
11.19.08 Michael Horton at ETS Annual Meeting
11.14.08 R. Scott Clark at Author's Forum in Anaheim, CA
11.12.08 Warfield Seminar with Michael Horton
11.10.08 Dennis E. Johnson teaching at Trinity
11.07.08 Westminster Women's Fellowship Event
11.03.08 Michael Horton presenting at American Academy of Religion
11.01.08 S.M. Baugh on Ephesians in ESV Study Bible
10.31.08 R. Scott Clark at Colorado Springs Reformation Day Conference
10.31.08 President Godfrey at "Here We Stand" Conference
10.24.08 Hywel R. Jones at New England Reformed Fellowship Conference
10.14.08 WSC invites Dr. Esther Meek as Guest Lecturer
10.10.08 W. Robert Godfrey at "Calvin: Still Relevant After 500 Years" conference
10.10.08 Michael Horton at Reformation Heritage Conference 2008
09.03.08 Bryan Estelle at RTS Jackson
10.06.08 Dr. David M. VanDrunen at Bavinck conference
09.04.08 A New Academic Year Begins
09.03.08 New Students Welcomed to WSC
08.28.08 Dr. Hywel R. Jones at Spiritual Enrichment Services in GA
08.19.08 Michael S. Horton at John Owen Today conference
08.06.08 Westminster Student Association hosts BBQ lunch
07.28.08 Dennis E. Johnson at pastors' conference in Tanzania
07.14.08 CPR Summer Sabbatical 2009
07.01.08 WSC Library re-opens
06.27.08 Dr. Johnson at RPTS Conference
06.26.08 Dr. Hywel Jones at IBCD's Summer Institute
06.23.08 Dr. Horton teaching at RTS Charlotte
05.31.08 The Twenty-seventh Annual Commencement
05.27.08 Historical Theology Thesis Defense
05.21.08 President Godfrey in Washington D.C.
05.18.08 Dr. Clark at White Horse Inn live taping
05.17.08 The Annual Strimple Classic
05.16.08 Dr. Hywel Jones speaking at PRTS Commencement
05.02.08 Dr. Horton at Clarus conference
04.25.08 Dr. Godfrey at PCRT 2008
04.24.08 Drs. Estelle and VanDrunen at OPC Conference
04.22.08 Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Lectures at WSC
04.18.08 Dr. Hywel Jones at OPC Conference in TX
04.09.08 WSC Annual Blood Drive
04.05.08 Dr. Horton at Cornerstone Lecture Series
04.05.08 WSC Faculty at Mind for Missions Seminars
04.04.08 Dr. VanDrunen in Anaheim
03.13.08 Special Lectures by Guy Prentiss Waters
03.12.08 Warfield Seminar with Dr. Dennis E. Johnson
03.07.08 Live Recording of White Horse Inn
03.06.08 Seminary for a Day
03.04.08 The Annual den Dulk Lectures
02.19.08 President Godfrey at PCRT 2008
02.19.08 Inauguration Ceremony for David VanDrunen
02.11.08 New Student Orientation
02.09.08 Dr. VanDrunen at OPC Conference
02.09.08 Dr. Horton's latest book: Covenant and Salvation
02.08.08 Dr. Julius Kim at RPCNA Conference
02.01.08 Drs. Godfrey, Horton, and Clark at Gospel-Driven LIfe Conference
01.18.08 Missional & Reformed Conference

January 10, 2009, David VanDrunen at Christian Legal Thought Conference in San Diego, CA
Dr. David VanDrunen took part in a panel discussion, “Pluralism, Democracy and the Christian Citizen” at The Fifth Annual Conference on Christian Legal Thought cosponsored by The Lumen Christi Institute and The Law Professors’ Christian Fellowship. The conference was on Saturday, January 10, 2009, in San Diego, CA, at the Hilton Gaslamp Quarter. For more information, visit conference website >>
 

November 19-21, 2008, Michael Horton at ETS Annual Meeting
Dr. Michael S. Horton participated in a panel discussion at the Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society in Providence, RI.

November 21, 2008, David VanDrunen at Infant Baptism Debate
Dr. David VanDrunen debated Tom Schreiner from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY on the subject of infant baptism in Sacramento, CA for the Reformation Society of Greater Sacramento. The debate was sponsored by Grace Reformation Church of Woodland and was held on November 21, 2008.

• Listen to David VanDrunen on Paedobaptism >>
• Listen to Tom Schreiner on Credobaptism >>

November 14, 2008, R. Scott Clark at Author's Forum in Anaheim, CA
Dr. R. Scott Clark discussed his latest book, Recovering the Reformed Confession, at the Fall 2008 Author's Forum at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, CA at 7:00pm.

• Listen to audio >>

Michael S. Horton Interviews R.C. Sproul
As a part of the White Horse Inn radio program, Dr. Horton and Dr. Sproul discuss the theme "Christless Christianity." Watch interview >>

S.M. Baugh on Ephesians in ESV Study Bible
Dr. Baugh was recently Interviewed by Andy Naselli regarding his contribution to the notes to Ephesians in the ESV Study Bible. Read Dr. Baugh's interview >>

Dr. Baugh's introduction and notes to Ephesians 1 are available as a PDF.

November 12, 2008, Warfield Seminar with Michael Horton
The final Warfield Seminar for the semester was held on Wednesday, November 12, at 12.45 in Room 4 to discuss Dr.  Michael Horton's paper, "Law and Gospel: Contrast or Continuity?"

The Warfield Seminar is an opportunity for students to engage in informal conversation with professors on their current research. It is held about three times a semester, and a professor makes available a paper that he has been working on, often in preparation for a conference presentation, journal article, or chapter in a book. At the Warfield Seminar the professor presents his argument and engages in discussion with students and professors about his research and conclusions. Students have the opportunity to expand the horizons of their theological education through this seminar.

November 10-11, 2008, Dennis E. Johnson teaching at Trinity
Dr. Dennis E. Johnson taught a Doctor of Ministry course, “A Symposium on the Dynamics of Effective Preaching,” at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL. For more information >>

November 7, 2008, Westminster Women's Fellowship
Women at WSC were invited for an open discussion on "The Experience of a Pastor’s Wife" with three young pastors’ wives from the area: Janie Brown, Christ URC ( Santee), Tovauh Keele, Escondido OPC, and Sarah Landry, Christ PCA (Temecula). This event was organized by Westminster Women's Fellowship.

November 3, 2008, Michael Horton presenting at American Academy of Religion
Dr. Michael S. Horton presented a paper titled, "Sinai and Zion: Reevaluating Reformed (Federal) Theology in Light of Recent Jewish Covenant Theologies" at the Annual Meeting of American Academy of Religion in Chicago, IL.
 

Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2008, R. Scott Clark at Colorado Springs Reformation Day Conference
Dr. R. Scott Clark wass the featured speaker at the Reformation Heritage Conference in Colorado Springs, CO. He spoke on "Recovering the Reformation." Visit conference website >>

Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2008, President Godfrey at "Here We Stand" Conference
Dr. W. Robert Godfrey was a featured speaker at the "Here We Stand" Conference in Sioux Center, IA on Dordt College’s campus. It was hosted by the Siouxland Reformation Society, a group of churches in the area that put on a conference each year.

October 24-25, 2008, Hywel R. Jones at New England Reformed Fellowship Conference
Dr. Hywel R. Jones was a featured speaker at New England Reformed Fellowship Conference on October 24-25, 2008. The conference theme was "Of Messiah Jesus: from Isaiah and from John," and Dr. Jones' seminars focused on the Gospel of John. For more information, visit the conference website >>

October 14, 2008, WSC invites Dr. Esther Meek as Guest Lecturer
The Westminster Student Association (WSA) invited Dr. Esther Meek to be the WSA Fall 2008 guest speaker on October 14, 2008. Dr. Meek delivered a convocation lecture at 10:00 followed by a discussion of her book, Longing to Know, in the first hour of the Christian Mind class with Dr. Horton at 11:20-12:15. A pizza lunch for the student body followed, and students had the opportunity to ask questions to Dr. Meek.

Dr. Meek is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Geneva College. This event was sponsored by  the WSA. Every semester, the WSC seeks to invite scholars who are experts in their field and whose writings are used in the curriculum at WSC.

October 10-11, 2008, Michael Horton at Reformation Heritage Conference 2008
Dr. Michael Horton was the featured speaker at the Reformation Heritage Conference sponsored by Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Douglasville, GA. He spoke on the theme: "The Protestant Reformation & the Ordinary Means of Grace: Recovering the Centrality of the Word and Sacraments." Visit conference website >>

October 6-10, 2008, Bryan Estelle at RTS Jackson
Dr. Bryan D. Estelle taught a class on the Prophets at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. For more information >>
 

September 12-13, 2008, Dr. David M. VanDrunen at Bavinck conference
Dr. David M. VanDrunen presented a paper titled, "Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms in Bavinck's Thought" at A Pearl and a Leaven: Herman Bavinck for the Twenty-First Century conference in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information >>

September 4, 2008, A New Academic Year Begins
The 2008-2009 academic year began with a convocation service featuring an address by President W. Robert Godfrey titled "Hear the Lord" from Psalm 85. View pictures, read more, and listen to the President's Address >>

September 3, 2008, New Students Welcomed to WSC
New students were welcomed to WSC with a special Orientation and Reception on September 3, 2008. View pictures, read more, and listen to Dr. Hywel R. Jones' devotion message >>
 

August 28-31, 2008, Dr. Hywel R. Jones at Spiritual Enrichment Services in GA
Dr. Hywel R. Jones was the featured speaker at the 2008 Spiritual Enrichment Services at Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah GA. He spoke on the theme "True Spirituality: The Word of God and the Way of the Godly - Psalm 119," focusing on biblical spirituality that is Christ-centered and God-honoring.

August 19-22, 2008, Michael S. Horton at John Owen Today conference
Dr. Michael S. Horton was a featured speaker at the John Owen Today conference at Westminster College in Cambridge, UK. He presented a paper titled, "Sinai and Zion: The Mosaic Economy in Owen's Federal Theology." Visit the conference website >>

July 28- August 1, 2008, Dennis E. Johnson at pastors' conference in Tanzania
Dr. Dennis E. Johnson taught at a pastors' conference in Tanzania. He and Rev. Ken Jones (pastor of Greater Union Baptist Church and White Horse Inn) taught 50 pastors of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT), at the invitation of Bishop Martin Shao of the Northern Diocese. The conference was organized by the Rafiki Foundation, which operates a village for orphans in Moshi, Tanzania (and similar villages in 9 other African nations). Dr. Johnson spoke on the theme: "Preaching Christ from All the Scriptures."
 

WSC Library re-opens July 1, 2008
The library re-opens July 1 for regular summer hours (8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday).

 

June 26-28, 2008, Dr. Hywel Jones at IBCD's Summer Institute
Dr. Hywel R. Jones lectured at The Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship's Summer Institute at New Life Presbyterian Church in Escondido, CA.

June 23-27, 2008, Dr. Horton teaching at RTS Charlotte
Dr. Michael S. Horton taught a summer course, Ministry in a Postmodern Context, at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. The goal of the course was to describe the postmodern context, to reflect on both challenges and opportunities, and to suggest a "third way" beyond wholesale acceptance or rejection of current cultural trends.

 

• LISTEN NOW: President's Charge to the Graduates >>
• LISTEN NOW: Commencement Address by Dr. R.C. Sproul >>
• READ: Commencement Reflections by R. Scott Clark >>

May 27, 2008, Historical Theology Thesis Defensee
Two candidates for the Master of Arts (Historical Theology) degree defended their theses on May 27, 2008.

May 21-25, 2008, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey in Washington, D.C.
On Wednesday, May 21, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey presented "A Brief History of the Reformation" at the home of Ben and Melissa Sasse in Alexandria, Virginia. For more information, contact info@ChristReformedDC.org. On Sunday, May 25, Dr. Godfrey preached at Christ Reformed Church (URC) and at Grace OPC in Vienna, Virginia.

• LISTEN NOW: Dr. Godfrey's "A Brief History of the Reformation" >>;;

May 18, 2008, Dr. R. Scott Clark on WHI: "Selling Jesus"
Dr. R. Scott Clark was a special guest at a live recording of the White Horse Inn in Oceanside, CA on May 7. Co-host Dr. Michael S. Horton was joined by co-hosts: Ken Jones and Rod Rosenbladt. The topic of the recording was "Selling Jesus: Consumerism & Market Values in the Church" and will air on May 18. For more information and topics >>;

• Watch video of "Selling Jesus" taping >>

May 17, 2008, The Annual Strimple Classic
On Saturday, May 17, WSC held the annual Strimple Classic, the end-of-Spring-semester celebration/softball game that pits the graduating senior class and faculty against the junior and middler students. This event is named after Dr. Robert B. Strimple, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology.

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May 16, 2008, Dr. Hywel R. Jones speaking at PRTS Commencement
Dr. Hywel R. Jones will give the Commencement Address at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary's 2008 Commencement  in Grand Rapids, MI.

May 2-4, 2008, Dr. Horton at Clarus Conference with D. A. Carson
Dr. Michael S. Horton wass a featured speaker at Clarus, an annual conference of Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, NM.  This year's conference title was "Galatians and the Problem of Self Justification."

• Listen to free audios of conference sessions >>;
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April 24-25, 2008, Drs. Estelle and VanDrunen at OPC Conference
Drs. Bryan Estelle and David VanDrunen were featured speakers at the OPC Timothy Conference on April 24-25 in the WSC Chapel.  The purpose of the OPC Timothy Conference is to seek out and encourage godly young Orthodox Presbyterian men to consider the gifts God has given them and whether the Lord of the church may be calling them to pursue the gospel ministry.

• Read article in New Horizons

April 25-27, 2008, President Godfrey at PCRT
Dr. W. Robert Godfrey was a featured speaker at this year's Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology. Dr. Godfrey delivered two sessions:  "Redeeming Blood" and "Offensive Blood." More information at www.alliancenet.org >>

April 22-23, 2008, Special Lectures by Dr. Sean Michael Lucas
Dr. Sean Michael Lucas, associate professor of Church History at Covenant Theological Seminary (St. Louis, MO) and a scholar of American Christianity, gave several lectures at WSC. Dr. Lucas has written and edited volumes on Dabney, Edwards, and recently, On Being Presbyterian.

• Listen to Convocation Lecture: "The Only Hope for America: Southern Presbyterians, Billy Graham, and the Mission of the Church" >>

April 18-20, 2008, Dr. Hywel R. Jones at OPC Conference in San Antonio, TX
Dr. Hywel R. Jones was the featured speaker at a theology conference at Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Jones spoke on Psalm 119 in a series entitled "The Word of God and the Way of the Godly." MMore information >>

April 9, 2008, WSA Organizes Blood Drive
On April 9, the Westminster Student Association (WSA) organized a successful annual blood drive at WSC. Another blood drive will be scheduled in the next school year.

April 5-May 10, 2008, Drs. Bergsma, Johnson, Julius Kim, and Joel Kim at Mind for Missions in Los Angeles, CA
Drs. Derke Bergsma, Dennis E. Johnson, Julius J. Kim, and Joel E. Kim were guest lecturers at Mind for Missions, a 10 week course focusing on missions. More information and to purchase CDs: www.mindformissions.wordpress.com >>

April 5, 2008, Dr. Horton at Cornerstone Lecture Series in Medford, ORR
Dr. Michael Horton spoke at the Cornerstone Lecture Series at Cornerstone Christian Church in Medford, OR.

April 4, 2008, Dr. VanDrunen to lecture on his book in Anaheim, CA
Dr. David VanDrunen gave a lecture on his book, A Biblical Case for Natural Law,, at the Author's Forum at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, CA. More information >>

March 20, 2008, Dr. Michael S. Horton in USA Today
Dr. Horton comments: "People know what sin is; they just don't believe in it anymore. We mix up happiness and holiness, and God is no longer the reference point." Read full article >>

March 13, 2008, Special Lectures by Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters
Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters, associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (Jackson, MS) and author of The Federal Vision & Covenant Theology and Justification & the New Perspectives on Paul, delivered two special lectures on Thursday, March 13.

• The Convocation Lecture: “Back To the Future: Reflections on an “Emerging” Reading of Jesus and the Kingdom” – Listen Now >>
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• View pictures and a report >>

The Warfield Seminar is an opportunity for students to engage in informal conversation with professors on their current research. It is held about three times a semester, and a professor makes available a paper that he has been working on, often in preparation for a conference presentation, journal article, or chapter in a book. At the Warfield Seminar the professor presents his argument and engages in discussion with students and professors about his research and conclusions. Students have the opportunity to expand the horizons of their theological education through this seminar.

March 7, 2008, Live Recording of White Horse Inn with Drs. Horton and Clark
Dr. R. Scott Clark was a special guest at a live recording of the White Horse Inn in Oceanside, CA. Co-host Dr. Michael S. Horton
March 6, 2008, Seminary for a Day
Seminary for a Day (SFAD) is an event designed to offer prospective students a glimpse into the academic and community life of WSC. View pictures and read a report >>

March 4-6, 2008, The Annual den Dulk Lectures on Pastoral Ministry
WSC's annual den Dulk Lectures on Pastoral Ministry were held on March 4-6 with guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Wilson Benton, recently retired senior pastor of Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church (PCA) in St. Louis. Dr. Benton lectured on "Critical Aspects of the Pastor’s Life: Pastoring, Planning and Parenting." This special lecture series is sponsored by the friends of Bob and Nellie den Dulk for the purpose of bringing an experienced minister on campus to provide wisdom and insight to WSC M.Div. students.

• LISTEN NOW: Free MP3 downloads >>
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February 29-March 2, 2008, President Godfrey at PCRT
Dr. W. Robert Godfrey is a featured speaker at this year's Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology. His two sessions are:  "Redeeming Blood" and "Offensive Blood." The first location of the conference was at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA on February 29-March 2. For more information and a listing of other locations, visit www.alliancenet.org >>

February 19, 2008, Inauguration Ceremony for Dr. David VanDrunen
WSC celebrated the promotion of Dr. David M. VanDrunen to Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics with an inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, February 19. Dr. VanDrunen's inaugural address was entitled "The Two Kingdoms and the Ordo Salutis: Life Beyond Judgment and the Question of a Dual Ethic."

• Listen now to Dr. VanDrunen's Inaugural Address >>
• Read full text of Inaugural Address >>
• View pictures and report >>

February 11, 2008, New Student Orientation
On February 11, 2008, new winter and spring term students began their educational careers at Westminster Seminary California as they gathered for New Student Orientation. Drs. Dennis Johnson (Dean of Students), Julius Kim (Academic Dean) and other staff orientated new students to Seminary life, policies, and resources.

• View pictures and report >>

February 9, 2008, Dr. David VanDrunen at OPC Conference
Dr. David VanDrunen was a featured speaker at a conference presented by Theophilus Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Diamond Bar, CA. His lecture title was "A Biblical Theology of Death."

February 8-9, 2008, Dr. Julius Kim at RPCNA Conference
Dr. Julius, Kim was the primary speaker for the "Climbing Hills: Clarification of Purpose" Conference, a two-day reunion of Pacific Coast RPCNA (Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America) pastors, elders and others who have participated in a series of workshops and seminars on congregational revitalization over the last several years. It was sponsored by the Revitalization Committee of the RPCNA Synod.  This conference was be held at WSC and was by invitation only.

February 1-2, 2008, Drs. Godfrey, Horton and Clark at Gospel-Driven Life Conference
Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, Dr. Michael S. Horton, and  Dr. R. Scott Clark were featured speakers, along with Dr. R. C. Sproul, at "The Gospel-Driven Life: Growing in Holiness by Living in Union with Christ" conference. For more information, visit www.pvpc.com >>

January 18-19, 2007, Missional & Reformed: Reaching the Lost and Teaching the Reached Conference presented by Westminster Seminary California
WSC invites you to a conference that explores the relationship between the mission and marks of the Church, affirming that Reformed Christianity is missional.

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Following Covenant and Eschatology and Lord and Servant, this concluding volume of a four-part series examines Christian salvation from the perspective of covenant theology. In Covenant and Salvation, Michael Horton surveys law and gospel, union with Christ, and justification and theosis, conversing with both classical and contemporary viewpoints.


Order today at The Bookstore at WSC >>.