News & Events Archives > 2008


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
04.04.08 Dr. VanDrunen in Anaheim
03.13.08 Special Lectures by Guy Prentiss Waters
03.12.08 Warfield Seminary 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
02.08.08 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

Recent Faculty Books
Dr. Horton's Covenant and Salvation


April 2008

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, 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 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! Contact The Bookstore at WSC 760/735.2665 (735.BOOK) or order online.

 

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