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Welcome to WRS
WRS is a graduate school of theology. It offers bachelor and master degrees in pastoral ministry, theology, biblical studies, lay…
About WRS
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Our Doctrinal Position
Western Reformed Seminary adheres to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms, as adopted and amended by the Bible…
- Spiritual Life
  October 14, 2009, 00:38
  
  Several features give enhanced spiritual direction at the Seminary for day students. First, faculty and students participate in a weekly chapel service of…
- Faculty and Staff
  September 26, 2009, 01:19
  
  Below is a list of the professors and instructors, both full-time and adjunct, the WRS Administration and Staff, and a list of those on the Board of Directors…
- Academic Recognition
  September 18, 2009, 21:58
  
  Northwest Presbytery and General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church
  Western Reformed Seminary is an approved agency of the Northwest Presbytery and…
- From the President
  September 18, 2009, 13:48
  
  Dear Student of the Word,
  Today more than ever an accurate, balanced, and thorough knowledge of the Bible is necessary for you to help lead people to the…
- History
  September 18, 2009, 17:00
  
  Western Reformed Seminary was founded in 1983. This year marked the anniversaries of many significant events on the religious calendar.
  Foremost is the…
- Doctrinal Position
  September 18, 2009, 17:01
  
  Western Reformed Seminary adheres to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms, as adopted and amended by the Bible Presbyterian Church in 1938. These…
- Location & Directions
  September 18, 2009, 21:22
  
  Location
  Western Reformed Seminary is located in Tacoma, Washington, amid the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The region’s picturesque Puget Sound…
Academics
September 22, 2009, 12:16

Western Reformed Seminary offers eight different degrees. A Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent is required to receive a Masters degree in any…
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
  September 23, 2009, 00:06
  
  The standard course of preparation for the gospel ministry or related callings is the Master of Divinity program. This is a professional degree which provides…
- Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.)
  September 23, 2009, 00:06
  
  The Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Divinity programs are identical in their shared curriculum and in their requirements. Therefore the B.D. is a…
- Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)
  September 23, 2009, 00:07
  
  The M.R.E. curriculum involves a balanced study of the two testaments in the original languages, complemented by an intensive study of systematic theology…
- Bachelor Religious Education (B.R.E.)
  September 23, 2009, 00:07
  
  The Bachelor of Religious Education and Master of Religious Education programs are identical in their shared curriculum and in their requirements. Therefore…
- Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.)
  September 23, 2009, 00:08
  
  The Master of Biblical Studies is self-descriptive. The student will cover all the categories of biblical literature and derive exegetical tools for continuing…
- Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
  September 23, 2009, 00:08
  
  The Master of Theology focuses on the philosophy of the Christian faith. Its two emphases are Systematic Theology, covering the great doctrines of Christianity;…
- Master of Christian Ministry (M.C.M.)
  September 23, 2009, 00:09
  
  The Master of Christian Ministry trains students for Christian service. It does not supply all the standard tools for the ministry which the M.Div. does.…
- Master of Religious Studies (M.R.S.)
  September 23, 2009, 00:09
  
  For non-ministerial candidates desiring graduate theological training, WRS offers a Master Religious Studies. This program is designed so that a student…
- Department of Old Testament
  September 18, 2009, 21:47
  
  Welcome to the Department of Old Testament Studies. Students taking courses in this department will be introduced to biblical Hebrew in order to read and begin…
  - Basic Hebrew 1
    September 29, 2009, 14:52
    
    Course #111.
    
    Essentials of biblical Hebrew grammar: orthography, morphophonemics, vocabulary; historical developments; readings and exercises.
    
    4 Credit…
  - Basic Hebrew 2
    September 29, 2009, 14:54
    
    Course #112.
    
    Essentials of biblical Hebrew grammar: morphophonemics, syntax; vocabulary; text readings and exercises.
    
    4 Credit hours.
    
    Taught by Christopher…
  - Pentateuchal Studies
    September 29, 2009, 14:55
    
    Course #115.
    
    Genesis through Deuteronomy. Historical and hermeneutical issues of Gen. 1-11; the Abrahamic Covenant; patriarchal narratives; the Exodus, the…
  - Old Testament Historical Narratives
    September 29, 2009, 14:56
    
    Course #116.
    
    Joshua through Nehemiah. Period of the conquest, the judges, monarchy, exile and restoration; geography of Eretz-Israel; the covenantal-contextual…
  - Old Testament Prophetic Literature
    September 29, 2009, 14:58
    
    Course #117.
    
    Isaiah through Malachi. The prophetic office; prophetic themes in the pre-exilic, exilic, and post-exilic periods; prophetic proclamation in the…
  - OT Hymnic and Wisdom Literature
    September 29, 2009, 14:59
    
    Course #118.
    
    Job through Song of Songs. Special attention given to the structure and interpretation of Hebrew poetry; introduction to the individual books;…
  - Advanced Hebrew
    September 29, 2009, 15:00
    
    Course #121.
    
    Vocabulary mastery of words occurring 50 or more times in the Old Testament. Inductive approach to, and review of grammatical, syntactical, and…
  - Survey of the Old Testament
    September 29, 2009, 15:01
    
    Course #143.
    
    Chronological survey of the OT canon; attention given to content, authorship, and dates of individual OT books; relevant archaeological discoverie…
  - Daniel
    September 29, 2009, 15:03
    
    Course #1337.
    
    Survey of the history of interpretation of the book of Daniel; attention given to the critical attack upon the book; interpretation of the text…
- Department of New Testament
  September 18, 2009, 21:48
  
  Welcome to the Department of New Testament Studies. Students taking courses in this department will be introduced to Koine Greek in order to read and interpret…
  - Basic Greek 1
    September 29, 2009, 15:05
    
    Course #201.
    
    Prescribed for students without knowledge of Greek. Rudiments of NT Greek and basic vocabulary are learned; practice in reading. 4 Credit…
  - Basic Greek 2
    September 29, 2009, 15:07
    
    Course #202.
    
    Prescribed for students with a cursory knowledge of NT Greek. Review of basic elements of Greek; vocabulary mastery of words occurring 100 or…
  - Christ in the Gospels
    September 29, 2009, 15:09
    
    Course #215. Sources for the study of the life of Christ; special introduction to the gospels; survey of the history of the study of Jesus’ life; outline…
  - Life and Epistles of Paul
    September 29, 2009, 15:10
    
    Course # 216.
    
    Special introduction to the Acts of the Apostles and to the Pauline epistles; survey of the history of the critical study of Paul; outline and…
  - General Epistles
    September 29, 2009, 15:11
    
    Course #217.
    
    Special introduction to the epistles of Peter, James, and Jude, and the Epistle to the Hebrews; outline and general teaching of each book. 3…
  - Johannine Writings
    September 29, 2009, 15:12
    
    Course #218.
    
    Special introduction to the epistles of John and the book of Revelation; survey of themes emphasized in John’s gospel and epistles; outline…
  - Intermediate Greek
    September 29, 2009, 15:14
    
    Course #221.
    
    Review of basic Greek; vocabulary mastery of words occurring 50 or more times in the NT; principles of textual criticism and use of the critical…
  - Advanced Greek
    September 29, 2009, 15:25
    
    Course #222.
    
    Vocabulary mastery of words occurring 25 or more times in the NT; systematic study of Greek syntax; use of advanced level Greek tools; Greek…
  - Survey of the New Testament
    September 29, 2009, 15:27
    
    Course #243.
    
    Historical background of the Intertestament period through the Apostolic era. Survey of the lives and ministries of Christ and of Paul. Contents…
  - Romans
    May 24, 2011, 18:12
    
    Course #2316.
    
    Study of the introduction, structure, and argument of Paul’s epistle to the Romans; translation and exegesis of selected portions; special…
  - Romans 1-4
    August 19, 2010, 18:00
    
    Course #2340.
    
    Special introduction of the epistle; translation and careful exegesis of Romans 1-4; special attention paid to Paul’s doctrines of natural…
  - Romans 5-8
    January 31, 2011, 15:48
    
    Course #2341.
    
    Translation and exegetical study of the Greek of Romans 5-8; special attention to the Pauline doctrines of original sin, union with Christ,…
  - Philippians
    September 29, 2009, 15:28
    
    Course #2321.
    
    Study of the history and background of the Macedonian churches; special introduction to Philippians; translation and exegesis of the Greek text;…
  - Colossians and Philemon
    September 29, 2009, 15:29
    
    Course #2322.
    
    Paul’s relation to the Colossian church; special introduction to these two books; translation and exegesis of the Greek text; Paul’s…
- Interdepartmental Studies
  September 18, 2009, 21:49
  
  Courses from this department are intended to introduce students to important backgrounds to the Bible or to biblical study.
  INTERDEPARTMENTAL COURSE…
  - Biblical Introduction
    September 29, 2009, 14:32
    
    Course #911.
    
    Historical and literary backgrounds of the biblical message; contemporary ancient religious traditions; principles for establishing the canon of…
  - Biblical Interpretation
    September 29, 2009, 14:33
    
    Course #912
    
    Introduction to the science of hermeneutics; the various literary forms in the Bible, use of OT in NT, typology, the various methods and tools of…
  - Intertestamental Survey
    September 29, 2009, 14:35
    
    Course #932.
    
    History of the Jewish nation in the Persian, Hellenistic and Roman periods; cultural and religious developments behind NT times; significance of…
  - Bible Difficulties
    September 29, 2009, 14:37
    
    Course #9111.
    
    Alleged contradictions in Scripture and the resolutions of these putative contradictions proposed by orthodox, biblical interpreters; relevant…
- Department of Systematic Theology
  September 18, 2009, 21:49
  
  Welcome to the Department of Systematic Theology. All theology taught at WRS is rooted in and developed from the Holy Scriptures with the starting point that…
  - Theology 1: The Word of God
    September 29, 2009, 13:58
    
    Course #311.
    
    Revelation, inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of the Word of God; covenants; methodology in biblical and systematic theology. 3 hrs.
    Taug…
  - Theology 2: Doctrine of God
    September 29, 2009, 14:01
    
    Course #312. The existence, knowability, attributes of God; God as Father, Son, and Spirit; Trinity; deity of Christ and of the Spirit; incarnation of…
  - Theology 3: Man, Sin, and Salvation
    September 29, 2009, 14:03
    
    Course #313.
    
    Man as created (origin, nature, and state); his fall; sin and its effects; the redemptive work of Christ, application of work of Christ by the…
  - Theology 4: Doctrine of the Church and Eschatology
    September 29, 2009, 14:06
    
    Course #314. Origin, nature, and purpose of the church; biblical covenants; the sacraments; church government; relation of the church to eschatology; the…
  - Theology 5: Apologetics and Ethics
    September 29, 2009, 14:06
    
    Course #331.
    
    The Christian life and defense of the faith; discussion of moral and social concerns, world view, faith and reason, philosophy and history. 3…
  - Westminster Standards
    September 29, 2009, 14:09
    
    Course #351.
    
    Survey of the history of the Westminster Assembly and the development of the Standards; content of the Standards and approaches to subscription;…
  - Survey of Theology 1
    September 29, 2009, 14:08
    
    Course #341.
    
    Prolegomena; revelation; theology proper, the Trinity, creation, providence; anthropology; hamartiology.
    
    3 Credit hours
    
    Taught by Christopher…
  - Westminster Doctrine of Scripture
    October 30, 2009, 19:07
    
    Course #3312. A detailed study of the doctrine of Scripture has propounded in the Westminster Standards and as explicated by the Westminster divines and their…
  - Survey of Theology 2
    January 20, 2010, 19:23
    
    Course #342.
    
    Christology, soteriology, predestination, the atonement, ecclesiology, eschatology.
    
    3 Credit hours
    
    Taught by Christopher K. Lensch, S.T.M.
    Cours…
  - Introduction to Traditional Logic
    September 29, 2009, 14:11
    
    Course #3111.
    
    This course consists in a survey of traditional logic, including the following topics: immediate inferences, the moods and figures of the…
  - World Religions and Biblical Witness
    August 31, 2012, 17:33
    
    Course #3112.
    
    A survey of the scriptures and distinctive beliefs of major non-Christian religions of the world and the most effective Christian witness to…
- Department of Historical Theology
  September 18, 2009, 21:50
  
  Welcome to the Department of Historic Theology. This field of study will introduce students to the outline of church history with special emphasis on the…
  - The Early Church
    October 1, 2009, 16:21
    
    Course #411.
    
    From the New Testament Age to Gregory the Great, A.D. 30-600; the church in the Roman Empire, spread of Christianity, Apostolic Fathers,…
  - The Medieval and Reformation Church
    October 1, 2009, 16:23
    
    Course #412.
    
    From the beginning of the papacy to the beginning of the Enlightenment, 600-1650; the church in the Holy Roman Empire, Carolingian Renaissance,…
  - Modern Church History
    October 1, 2009, 16:24
    
    Course #413.
    
    From the Enlightenment (ca. 1650) to the present, the church in the modern world, orthodoxy and deism, pietism and revivalism, fundamentalism…
  - The American Church
    October 1, 2009, 16:25
    
    Course #414.
    
    The birth of the European church in the new world; various groups and their leaders, and the rise of American cults; awakenings and New England…
  - Presbyterian Church History
    October 1, 2009, 16:26
    
    Course #4350.
    
    Survey of the origin, history, and distinctive doctrines of the Presbyterian churches; special attention given to the issues facing the…
  - Survey of Church History
    October 19, 2012, 21:14
    
    Course #441.
    
    From the close of the Apostolic age to the present day; development of early creeds, Medieval Theology, the impact of the Reformation,…
  - Leading Theologians of the Past (Francis Turretin)
    September 29, 2009, 14:12
    
    Course #4330.
    
    A study of the theological views of selected writers in the history of Christian theology with special attention to their place in the history…
  - Leading Theologians of the Past (Jan Hus)
    September 29, 2009, 14:14
    
    The Theology of Jan Hus
    Course #4330.
    
    The distinctive ideas of Jan Hus, the historical significance of Hus’ condemnation at the Council of Constance, and…
- Department of Church Ministry
  September 18, 2009, 21:51
  
  Welcome to the Department of Church Ministry. The communication and ministry of the Word of God is the focus of this department. All students will learn how to…
  - Discipleship
    October 1, 2009, 16:27
    
    Course #511.
    
    A study in basic principles of Christian spiritual growth; definition and biblical examples of discipleship; resources available for discipleship;…
  - Evangelism
    October 1, 2009, 16:29
    
    Course #512.
    
    A study in basic principles of personal evangelism; definition and biblical examples of evangelism; resources available for evangelism; memorizati…
  - Public Speaking in the Church 1
    October 1, 2009, 16:30
    
    Course #513. Training in posture, vocal production, non-verbal communication; practice of vocal exercises and brief public speeches; philosophy of public…
  - Public Speaking in the Church 2
    October 1, 2009, 16:31
    
    Course #514. Practice of force, variety, and clarity in public speaking; brief public speeches and devotionals. 1 credit hour.
    Taught by John A. Battle,…
  - Homiletics 1
    October 1, 2009, 16:33
    
    Course #521. Study in preparation and delivery of textual and topical sermons; preparation, research, organization, and content; classroom preaching and…
  - Homiletics 2
    October 1, 2009, 16:36
    
    Course #522.
    
    Study in preparation and delivery of expository sermons.
    
    1 Credit hour.
    Taught by John A. Battle, Th.D., and Leonard W. Pine, D.Min.
    Course…
  - Homiletics 3
    October 1, 2009, 16:37
    
    Course #531.
    
    Theology of preaching; practice in all types of sermons; refining of personal style; includes preaching outside of class.
    
    1 Credit hour.
    Taught…
  - Homiletics 4
    October 1, 2009, 16:38
    
    Course #532.
    
    Continuation of Homiletics 3; preaching for various groups and special occasions.
    
    1 Credit hour.
    
    Taught by John A. Battle, Th.D., and Leonard…
  - Bible Teaching Methods
    May 11, 2010, 19:21
    
    Course #537.
    
    Rudiments of Bible interpretation; methods for developing Bible lessons; instruction in organizing and presenting oral lessons; guidelines for…
  - Church Organization and Administration
    October 1, 2009, 16:40
    
    Course #533.
    
    Biblical basis of the church; its government and discipline; the offices, qualifications, and duties of church leaders; effective church…
  - Survey of Ministry
    October 1, 2009, 16:41
    
    Course #534.
    
    Biblical mandates and principles governing the task of the church in edifying and equipping the saints for service; the church and foreign…
  - Ministry Internship 1 & 2
    October 1, 2009, 16:43
    
    Courses #551/552.
    
    A field education program requiring at least 60 hours of work under supervision in community ministries; may be fulfilled anytime in the…
- Department of Biblical Counseling
  September 18, 2009, 21:43
  
  Welcome to WRS’s Department of Biblical Counseling.
  BIBLICAL COUNSELING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
  
  The nature and principles of biblical counseling, techniques…
  - Introduction to Biblical Counseling
    October 1, 2009, 16:45
    
    Course #611.
    
    The nature and principles of biblical counseling, techniques and theories of counseling, patterns of problem solving, the counselor and…
  - Marriage and Family Counseling
    October 1, 2009, 16:47
    
    Course #612.
    
    The systematic survey of the theology of the family: the importance of the Christian home, the covenantal family relationship, courtship versus…
- Distance Learning
  September 18, 2009, 22:02
  
  Pastoral Mentorship Program (PMP)
  The Pastoral Mentorship Program (PMP) is a combination of distance learning and concentrated classroom training. It is…
- Course Descriptions
  September 18, 2009, 21:31
  
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- Required Textbooks
  October 17, 2009, 13:30
  
  These are all required textbooks. For additional readings, consult the professor or the course syllabus.
  
  Old Testament
  
  #111 Basic Hebrew 1
  
  Biblical…
- Degree Programs
  September 19, 2009, 00:25
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Partner with WRS in training the next generation of ministers!
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Student Information Center
October 15, 2009, 09:25

WRS Catalog
Download the current version of the WRS Catalog.
The online version of the WRS catalog contains the most up to date information about…
- Online Registration
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- Academic Calendar
  May 8, 2012, 20:31
  
  Academic Year 2012-2013
  Fall Semester 2012
  
  First Two Chapters of Thesis Due
  August 31
  
  Registration
  August 31
  
  Classes Commence
  September…
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- Current and Upcoming Classes
  December 3, 2010, 19:24
  
  Spring 2013 Residence Classes
  
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  Hebrew Exegesis: Daniel
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- Application Form
  October 23, 2009, 11:24
  
  Please fill out the WRS application form below. If you would like more information please call the WRS Registrar at . If you prefer to send this form by mail,…
- Enrollment Status
  September 18, 2009, 21:55
  
  Full-time Students
  A full-time student is one carrying a minimum of twelve credit hours per semester in the day programs. In the case of the evening program,…
- Entrance Requirements
  September 18, 2009, 21:57
  
  The degree programs of Western Reformed Seminary are designed for students who have completed a standard undergraduate program culminating in a Bachelor of…
- Academic Policies
  September 18, 2009, 21:59
  
  Grading
  A letter system is used for purposes of recording grades. An A, B,C, or D is a passing grade, while an F represents failure and necessitates repeating…
- Student Benefits
  September 18, 2009, 21:33
  
  Anti-inflation Feature
  The rates under which a full-time student enters his degree program will remain constant for the duration of a three or four year…
- Student Expenses
  September 18, 2009, 21:33
  
  (2012-2013 School Year)
  Charges and Fees
  
  Tuition (per semester, 15-18 hrs.)
  
  ,615
  
  Additional hrs. @ 19 and above
  
  5
  
  Tuition (per…
- Apply or Register
  September 18, 2009, 21:37
  
  Enrollment Forms
  In order to enroll as a student in WRS, you will need to submit two forms. These forms can be downloaded, printed out, and sent to the…
- WRS Graduates
  September 18, 2009, 21:24
  
  Since its founding in 1983, many have earned degrees from Western Reformed Seminary. Since that time some have gone on to their “graduation” to heaven. Other…
- Student Employment & Housing
  September 18, 2009, 21:34
  
  Student Employment
  While the evening M.R.S. courses allow the student to pursue a career in the daytime, full-time day students are encouraged to keep their…
- WRS Catalog
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Resources
September 17, 2009, 20:27

Listen Now »The Dr. Ronald W. Taber Lecture Series, along with other audio series are available to be listened to here.

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- News Archive
  October 17, 2009, 12:53
- Suggested Links
  September 26, 2009, 13:26
  
  View links to other helpful resources outside wrs.edu. Disclaimer: Positions taken in all posted links are those of the organization, and do not necessarily…
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- Tabor Lectures Series
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  - Ronald W. Taber
    February 24, 2010, 18:07
    
    Dr. Ron Taber was born in Seattle Washington on March 10, 1942. He was raised in Cashmere, WA, the oldest of six children. The family worked their 20 acre…
- Library
  September 18, 2009, 17:01
  
  Western Reformed Seminary has a highly specialized library containing the tools essential for personal development and biblical and theological research. The…
- Publications
  September 18, 2009, 13:54
  
  “The Pen Is Mightier than the Sword”
  Below is a list of publication links and PDFs that you may read and download. The publications contain a wide variety of…
  - Read the Bible Through in One Year
    October 31, 2009, 15:38
    
    The daily readings are chronologically arranged by Dr. Battle—follow the Bible’s own historical order
    
    Each daily reading is approximately the same…
  - Harmony of the Westminster Standards
    October 3, 2009, 12:44
- Forms to Download
  September 18, 2009, 21:22
  
  The complete WRS Catalog is in PDF format. It can be downloaded and printed or read online. It contains detailed information about WRS’s background, philosophy,…
- WRS Journal
  September 18, 2009, 21:27
  
  Opinions expressed in the WRS Journal are those of the contributors, and do not necessarily reflect the official position of WRS on any given topic.
  Journal…
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  - Login/Registration
    June 5, 2012, 03:48
    
    Content for anyone that is logged in, regardless of their Membership Level.
    
    Some public content. They’re NOT logged in.
    A leading…
  - Journal Volumes
    September 29, 2009, 01:21
    
    16:2
    (August 2009)
    John Calvin: 500 Years after His Birth (Part 2)
    
    16:1
    (February 2009)
    John Calvin: 500 Years after His Birth (Part 1)
    
    15:2…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 1
      October 23, 2009, 17:15
      
      Volume 1:1 (August, 1994)”The Westminster Standards”
      To read these files, get free Adobe program
      
      Editor’s Notes (page 1)
      “Editor’s Notes” by Leonard…
    - The WRS Journal – Volume 2:1
      October 23, 2009, 17:18
      
      (February, 1995)
      “Covenant Theology and Premillennialism”
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      Editor’s Notes page 1
      “Plain-sense Hermeneutics…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 2:2
      October 23, 2009, 17:18
      
      (August, 1995)
      “Reforming Evangelism”
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      Editor’s Notes (page 2)
      “Editor’s Notes: Reforming Evangelism” by Rev.…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 3:1
      October 23, 2009, 17:19
      
      (February, 1996)
      “Theodicy: God’s Justice in an Evil World”
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      Special Bonus Article —
      “How Can God Be Just…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 3:2
      October 23, 2009, 17:20
      
      (August, 1996)
      “The Other Reformers”
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      Editor’s Notes page 1
      “Chandeliers and Porch Lights” by Leonard W. Pine,…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 4:1
      October 23, 2009, 17:21
      
      (February, 1997)
      “A Frank Critique of the Modern Ecumenical Movement”
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      Editor’s Notes Inside Cover
      “Is…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 4:2
      October 23, 2009, 17:21
      
      (August, 1997)
      “Hodge and Princeton: A Bicentennial Reminder of Our Roots”
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      Editor’s Notes (inside cover)
      “A…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 5:1
      October 23, 2009, 17:25
      
      (February, 1998)
      “Spiritual Warfare—Scriptural, Historical, and Fanatical”
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      Editor’s Notes (inside cover)
      …
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 5:2
      October 23, 2009, 17:27
      
      (August, 1998)
      “Issues of Life and Death: Euthanasia, Abortion, and Cloning”
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      Editor’s Notes (inside cover)
      …
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 6:1
      October 23, 2009, 17:28
      
      (February, 1999)
      “Social Action vs. Social Gospel”
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      Editor’s Notes (inside cover)
      “Editor’s Notes” by…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 6:2
      October 23, 2009, 17:30
      
      (August, 1999)
      “Postmodernism’s Assault on Absolute Truth”
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      Editor’s Notes (inside cover)
      “Editor’s Notes” by…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 7:1
      October 23, 2009, 17:31
      
      (February, 2000)
      
      “The Ministry of the Word in Worship”
      
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      Editor’s Notes (inside cover)
      
      “Editor’s Notes”…
    - The WRS Journal — Volume 7:2
      October 23, 2009, 17:32
      
      (August, 2000)
      “Expressions of the Heart: Worship, Part 2″
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- Great Recommendation from Old Princeton Scholar David B. Calhoun by: John Battle
  May 10, 2012, 20:37
  
  WRS has “the spirit of the Old Princeton.”
  Dr. Calhoun is the author of the definitive two-volume history of Old Princeton. Here’s what he says after his…
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- Douglas Bond to Deliver Taber Lectures at WRS by: John Battle
  April 5, 2013, 20:07
  
  The Ronald W. Taber Lectures each year emphasize our Reformed theology and heritage, and their application to the world. This year well known traveler and…
- Adjunct Instructor Ed Oliver Now with the Lord by: John Battle
  March 20, 2013, 22:48
  
  Dr. Ed Oliver passed away March 18. For many years he served WRS as an adjunct instructor, teaching students in Florida. Here is his obituary:
  
  Edward…
- Bulletin Insert Honors Machen the Reformer by: John Battle
  October 25, 2012, 22:42
  
  J. Gresham Machen
  
  For This Sunday — Reformation Sunday — use this new bulletin insert, entitled “Machen the Reformer.” It’s 200 years since Princeton…
- HIGHLAND COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS MOVED TO WRS by: John Battle
  May 18, 2012, 18:37
  
  Attention: Highland College graduates and students–
  
  Highland College, Pasadena, CA, closed its doors in the 1970s. Until recently its official student…
- Great Recommendation from Old Princeton Scholar David B. Calhoun by: John Battle
  May 10, 2012, 20:37
  
  WRS has “the spirit of the Old Princeton.”
  Dr. Calhoun is the author of the definitive two-volume history of Old Princeton. Here’s what he says after his…
- OLDEST COPY OF A PORTION OF MARK’S GOSPEL DISCOVERED by: John Battle
  March 26, 2012, 19:19
  
  New Testament scholar Daniel Wallace explained the discovery of a first century fragment from Mark’s Gospel in this interview. This copy of Mark was made…
- Dr. David B. Calhoun Featured in Lecture Series by: John Battle
  March 16, 2012, 22:42
  
  This is the 200th Anniversary of Princeton Theological Seminary. WRS is featuring noted church historian David B. Calhoun in its annual Dr. Ronald W. Taber…
- ACCC Adopts Excellent Statement by: ejp2011ad
  February 25, 2012, 01:35
  
  WRS is an Affiliated Agency of the American Council of Christian Churches. As such, we share and whole heartedly endorse the resolution recently…
- Bible-Reading Plan Now Also in SPANISH! by: ejp2011ad
  February 25, 2012, 01:31
  
  Read the Bible in a year, in chronological order and with each day’s reading being about the same length (20 minutes average). The Plan can be printed out…
- NEW CLASS SCHEDULES by: John Battle
  May 5, 2011, 15:47
  
  Registration now open:
  
  Fall 2011 Semester – Residence Classes
  
  2011-2012 Pastoral Mentorship Program – Distance Classes
  
  Courses and Schedules
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- Review of Kenneth Richard Samples, 7 Truths That Changed the World: Discovering Christianity’s Most Dangerous Ideas by: John Battle
  November 20, 2012, 00:23
  
  7 Truths that Changed the World: Discovering Christianity’s Most Dangerous Ideas, by Kenneth Richard Samples (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2012). Pp. 238. …
- Review of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary, by Ben Witherington III by: John Battle
  May 14, 2012, 18:25
  
  by Jason Anspach (M.Div., WRS)
  
  Ben Witherington III, Amos Professor of New Testament at Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, finished his series of…
- Review of John C. Lennox,
  "God’s Undertaker" by: John Battle
  May 16, 2011, 17:45
  
  The first time I heard of John Lennox was listening online to his debate against Richard Dawkins. Not only was he able to stand up to Dawkins’s arguments,…
- Review of Hoffmeier,
  "The Archaeology of the Bible" by: John Battle
  April 27, 2011, 18:14
  
  The Archaeology of the Bible, by James K. Hoffmeier (Oxford: Lion Hudson, 2008). Pp. 191. Reviewed by John A. Battle.
  
  If you’re looking for an…
- Review of McGrath,
  "Christianity’s Dangerous Idea" by: John Battle
  December 10, 2010, 16:24
  
  by John A. Battle
  
  What, exactly, is the essence of Protestantism? Alister McGrath, professor of historical theology at the University of Oxford,…
- Review of David VanDrunen, "Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms" by: John Battle
  August 31, 2010, 12:21
  
  by John A. Battle
  “During the last few years a new controversy has come to conservative Reformed circles. Historically Reformed and Presbyterian writers…
- Review of Fazale Rana, "The Cell’s Design" by: John Battle
  May 27, 2010, 14:48
  
  by John A. Battle
  “Microbiologist Fazale Rana, an openly Christian scientific apologist, is keenly aware of this weakness in the traditional ID argument. . .…
- Parkening and Hendrix – Teaching and Preaching by: John Battle
  April 16, 2010, 18:43
  
  Many years ago Christopher Parkening, the famous classical guitarist, came to perform a concert here, at the newly renovated Pantages Theater in Tacoma. . . .
- Review of Barry Horner’s "Future Israel" by: John Battle
  November 24, 2009, 13:37
  
  by John A. Battle
  “Barry Horner, pastor and author, believes that the conservative Christian church of our day—in particular, the Reformed branch of that…
- Calvin’s Disciples, Then And Now by: John Battle
  October 28, 2009, 16:24
  
  by Jason Anspach
  “Jesus Christ commissioned his eleven disciples in to ‘make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the…
- The Story of Calvinism in the New World: A Synopsis by: admin
  October 28, 2009, 12:52
  
  Leonard W. Pine
  
  Introduction
  As I pondered on the enormity of my suggested topic, it occurred to me that it would be somewhat pathetic for me to attempt…
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  - Calvin’s Disciples, Then And Now by: John Battle
    October 28, 2009, 16:24
    
    by Jason Anspach
    “Jesus Christ commissioned his eleven disciples in to ‘make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the…
  - The Story of Calvinism in the New World: A Synopsis by: admin
    October 28, 2009, 12:52
    
    Leonard W. Pine
    
    Introduction
    As I pondered on the enormity of my suggested topic, it occurred to me that it would be somewhat pathetic for me to attempt…
- Category: Book Reviews (9)
  - Review of Kenneth Richard Samples, 7 Truths That Changed the World: Discovering Christianity’s Most Dangerous Ideas by: John Battle
    November 20, 2012, 00:23
    
    7 Truths that Changed the World: Discovering Christianity’s Most Dangerous Ideas, by Kenneth Richard Samples (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2012). Pp. 238. …
  - Review of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary, by Ben Witherington III by: John Battle
    May 14, 2012, 18:25
    
    by Jason Anspach (M.Div., WRS)
    
    Ben Witherington III, Amos Professor of New Testament at Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, finished his series of…
  - Review of Douglas Bond, “The Mighty Weakness of John Knox” by: ejp2011ad
    February 25, 2012, 01:41
    
    The Mighty Weakness of John Knox, by Douglas Bond (Orlando, Florida: Reformation Trust Publishing, 2011). Pp. 152. Reviewed by John A. Battle.
    
    Many…
  - Review of John C. Lennox,
    "God’s Undertaker" by: John Battle
    May 16, 2011, 17:45
    
    The first time I heard of John Lennox was listening online to his debate against Richard Dawkins. Not only was he able to stand up to Dawkins’s arguments,…
  - Review of Hoffmeier,
    "The Archaeology of the Bible" by: John Battle
    April 27, 2011, 18:14
    
    The Archaeology of the Bible, by James K. Hoffmeier (Oxford: Lion Hudson, 2008). Pp. 191. Reviewed by John A. Battle.
    
    If you’re looking for an…
  - Review of McGrath,
    "Christianity’s Dangerous Idea" by: John Battle
    December 10, 2010, 16:24
    
    by John A. Battle
    
    What, exactly, is the essence of Protestantism? Alister McGrath, professor of historical theology at the University of Oxford,…
  - Review of David VanDrunen, "Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms" by: John Battle
    August 31, 2010, 12:21
    
    by John A. Battle
    “During the last few years a new controversy has come to conservative Reformed circles. Historically Reformed and Presbyterian writers…
  - Review of Fazale Rana, "The Cell’s Design" by: John Battle
    May 27, 2010, 14:48
    
    by John A. Battle
    “Microbiologist Fazale Rana, an openly Christian scientific apologist, is keenly aware of this weakness in the traditional ID argument. . .…
  - Review of Barry Horner’s "Future Israel" by: John Battle
    November 24, 2009, 13:37
    
    by John A. Battle
    “Barry Horner, pastor and author, believes that the conservative Christian church of our day—in particular, the Reformed branch of that…

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