One the founders of the Presbyterian Church in America, Dr. Morton H. Smith, age 88, was granted the status of Honorably Retired as a minister of the Presbyterian Church in American by Western Carolina Presbytery at its February 25 meeting. Dr. Smith’s retirement is effective immediately. Dr. Smith holds the Bachelor of Arts degree from... Continue Reading

“Prophetic theology treats contemporary culture with the utmost seriousness, though not as having final authority. Faith seeks contextualization, but we have argued that this does not mean bowing the knee to prevailing plausibility (and popularity) structures.” — Kevin Vanhoozer No doubt those of us in conservative circles understand the deleterious influence “culture” has had on... Continue Reading

After numerous failed doomsday predictions, Family Radio founder Harold Camping announced this month that he has no plans to predict ever again the day of God’s Judgment. He also issued an apology to listeners, admitting that he was wrong. “We have learned the very painful lesson that all of creation is in God’s hands and... Continue Reading

It reminds me that, despite our disagreements and differences, “when life tumbles in” we come together to help one another. That surely will prove true as we come together to help all those whose lives were shattered by the recent terrible tornados in Indiana and Kentucky, as well as other life-changing events. From Cynthia Bolbach,... Continue Reading

With his own writing, Schaap said his inspiration is varied. His more recent work delves into magic realism, a style that comes from his students. Devoutly a realist, he’s noticed that nearly a third of his students’ short stories are fantasy. The magic realism he’s found is his way of employing that same technique. Colleagues,... Continue Reading

There will very soon be a special section of Biblical’s website on which regular updates about the progress of the presidential search process will be posted. We ask for the support of all who love Biblical Seminary as we begin this significant undertaking. To: Alumni and Friends of Biblical Seminary After over 25 years of... Continue Reading

That bio on Wheaton’s website has since been truncated and simply states he is “on administrative leave.” When contacted by CBN News about the story, college spokeswoman LaTonya Taylor declined to comment further. A Christian education professor at Wheaton College whose research focused extensively on children has been arrested. It happened after a months-long child... Continue Reading

Hawkes, who is a neuro-psychologist, was accused of “offenses of immorality and contempt for the established order of the church.” Dr. Nan Hawkes, who was scheduled to appear before a Second Presbyterian Church judicial commission this month over charges of slander, bickering and gossip against leadership, has resigned her membership. Her friend, Jan Wardle, who... Continue Reading

Dr. Scott Swain, currently associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, has been approved and appointed the academic dean starting June 1, 2012, while continuing to teach This decision will allow Dr. Mark Futato, a beloved Old Testament and Hebrew professor who has served as academic dean for seven years, to... Continue Reading

Asked about his philanthropic bent, Holliday offers a response grounded in scripture. “It’s very clear in the Bible, from those to whom much is given, much is required,” he said. “You’re also told not to go shouting into the streets. Give with your right hand without telling your left.” Kolten Wong at first thought the... Continue Reading