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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


May 2008 

May 27, 2008, Historical Theology Thesis Defense
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.

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 >>

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.

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."

April 2008 

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.

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.

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." More 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, OR
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 2008 

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 >>
  • The Class Lecture during Pauline Epistles (NT 602): “Two Adams, Two Covenants, Two Righteousnesses – Getting a Handle on Romans”– Listen Now >>
  • View pictures and a report >>
March 12, 2008, Warfield Seminar with Dr. Dennis E. Johnson
Dr. Dennis E. Johnson led a discussion on his paper on Romans 7, followed by a discussion with students.

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 was joined by co-hosts: Ken Jones, Pastor of Greater Union Baptist Church in Compton, CA; Rod Rosenbladt professor of theology at Concordia University in Irvine, CA. The topic of the recording was "Selling Jesus: Consumerism & Market Values in the Church."

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.

February 2008 

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."

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.

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 2008 

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.

Recent Faculty Books 

Covenant and Salvation:
Union with Christ

by Michael S. Horton

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 >>.

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