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

 St. Louis, Missouri
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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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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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Introducing Office Hours, a new video series from Covenant Seminary. Each episode is a short conversation with a member of our faculty—not just about their scholarship, but about their own calling, ministry, and personal walk with the Lord. Mark your calendar for the series premier on October 23. And subscribe to our YouTube channel now so you don't miss an episode! 🔗: youtube.com/@CovenantSeminar…
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Yesterday in chapel, our own Dr. Brad Matthews continued our series on the book of Revelation with a sermon on Revelation 6–8:5, entitled "The Seals and the Sealed," reminding us that even when God's mission leads God's people through tribulation, believers can take comfort in the finished sealing work of Christ, who will wipe every tear from their eyes.
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Have you ever thought about the role geography can play a key role in shaping future pastors and church leaders? The founders of Covenant Seminary chose St. Louis for its central location and accessibility within the U.S., and we believe it's still one of the best places in the world to prepare for ministry. See why. 👇
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From the 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 Archive: "Grace for Leaders from Numbers 20:1–13" We are not the first among God’s people who have found the task of ministry leadership challenging. In Numbers 20, we witness Israel grumbling yet again in the face of their wanderings. You may recall that Moses’s faith also falters—and does so spectacularly. @DrThomasGibbs reminds us in this article of how God’s grace enables flawed leaders to keep on leading and flawed followers to keep on following. Link: covenantseminary.edu/theolog…
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Jesus commissioned his disciples to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. While foreign missions remains important for the PCA, we must also recognize that the ends of the earth have arrived at our doorstep. In this #PCAGA seminar, Dr. Richard Joe, Associate Professor and Paul D. Kooistra Chair of World Missions at Covenant Seminary, discusses “diaspora mission” and its impact on our churches, highlighting the growth of Christianity in Iran as a key example. Listen now: pcaga.org/project/the-major-…
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A few weeks into seminary and your camera roll already looks like this. 📸
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Your spiritual formation is a baseline for your ministry. Covenant Seminary's 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 DMin cohort begins January 2027. Across six modules, you'll explore identity in Christ, spiritual disciplines, intentional community, shared team spirituality, congregational discipleship, and a theology of suffering. Learn alongside 15–20 peers, guided by Dr. Brad Matthews and Mark McElmurry. Cohort spaces are limited. Learn more: covenantseminary.edu/dmin
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What does it look like to faithfully follow Christ in the work you do every day? In 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅, @DanDoriani and @MarkVroegop talk with Christians working across business, medicine, education, government, the arts, and more about how biblical wisdom shapes the way they work, lead, serve, and make decisions. The show also explores the connection between the workplace and the local church—helping pastors better understand the challenges their people face Monday through Saturday and helping Christians see how their gifts and experience can serve the church. Whatever your work looks like, the goal is simple: to help you faithfully serve God in your corner of the world. This new podcast launches a week from today. Listen to a preview and subscribe by going here: thegospelcoalition.org/podca…
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Once per semester, our campus pauses. Classes let out for the morning and students, faculty, and staff gather for a special time of prayer for our Seminary community, the church, and the world. It's a time-honored tradition we call Day of Prayer. Dr. Drew Martin guided yesterday's time with a series of devotionals on Revelation 5.
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It was wonderful to host prospective students and their families last week for our fall MAC Preview Day. They got a chance to tour our campus, meet our faculty, sit in on classes, and learn more about the distinctives of our CACREP-accredited counseling program. We host preview experiences like this one multiples times a year to give prospects a chance to experience life as a Covenant Seminary student for a day. Interested in attending? Learn more: covenantseminary.edu/preview…
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Check out this October's ministry lunches! Among our featured speakers will be Rev. Andrew Smith, Program Director for Resound Project in New York City.
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Covenant Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that its incoming class for fall 2026 includes the largest number of first-year Master of Divinity students the school has seen since 2012. ow.ly/QBJU50ZRA8z
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