Grace Theological Seminary
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| Motto | Character, Competence, Service |
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| Type | private coeducational |
| Established | 1937 |
| Endowment | $10 million[1] |
| President | Dr. William J. Katip |
| Dean | Dr. Jeffrey A. Gill |
Academic staff | 8 full, 7 other |
| Students | 160 |
| Location | Winona Lake, IN, USA |
| Campus | rural: 165 acre (0.667 km²) |
| Affiliations | Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches |
| Website |
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Grace Theological Seminary (GTS) is a conservative evangelical Christian seminary located in Winona Lake, Indiana. GTS is now part of Grace College & Seminary and is associated with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Alva J. McClain, the first president, founded the seminary in 1937[2] founding by Alva J. McClain, the seminary's first president.[3] Its mission statement is: "Grace Theological Seminary is a learning community dedicated to teaching, training, and transforming the whole person for local church and global ministry."[4] The seminary received school accreditation by the North Central Association and has been awarded accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada..
History of Grace Theological Seminary
Grace Theological Seminary's early beginnings were from the roots of the Schwarzenau Brethren in Schwarzenau, Germany whose beliefs were Anabaptist and Pietistic.[5]
Notable alumni
- Dr. Robert Clouse, Professor Emeritus at Indiana State University, author and leading expert in millennial thought and eschatological studies
- Dr. Gary Cohen, President Emeritus of Cohen Theological Seminary
- Neil Cole, Executive Director of Church Multiplication Associates, Author of "Organic Church," "Cultivating A Life for God," "Church 3.0," and "Journeys To Significance."
- Dr. Louie Giglio, Pastor of Passion City Church, Speaker/Founder of Passion Movement, Author[6]
- Dr. Homer Kent, author, theologian.
- Mark Keough, incoming Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, pastor in The Woodlands, Texas
- Dr. Rolland D. McCune, Systematic theologian and former President of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
- Dr. John Whitcomb, Old Testament theologian and young Earth creationist.
- Dr. David Dockery, President-elect at Trinity International University
Publications
Between 1980 and 1991 the seminary published the Grace Theological Journal.
See also
- Billy Sunday Famous evangelist who lived in Winona Lake, Indiana.
References
- ↑ "US News Education, #35 Regional Colleges (Midwest)". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
- ↑ Church of the Brethren Network: Brethren Encyclopedia. "Feature: Brethren World Assembly". Retrieved December 15, 2005.
- ↑ Believer's Web website "Alva J McClain,1888-1968, Grace Theological Semin.". Retrieved December 15, 2005.
- ↑ Grace College and Seminary website. "Dean of Seminary". Retrieved December 14, 2005.
- ↑ "Charis". Grace Theological Seminary. Retrieved 2007-08-23.
- ↑ Givens, Joshua. (August 13, 2008) Associated Content. Louie Giglio - A Brief Biography on the Renowned Christian Author and Speaker.
External links
- Grace Theological Seminary (official site)
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