Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is a non-denominational, evangelical Protestant seminary dedicated to training current and future leaders (especially its Presbyterian and Reformed branches) to be pastors, missionaries, educators, and Christian counselors. It maintains a belief in the inerrancy of the Bible and generally follows Reformed tradition, including Covenant Theology. It offers the following academic degrees: A non-denominational church (usually Christian) is a religious organization which does not necessarily align its mission and teachings to an established denomination. ... The word evangelicalism usually refers to a tendency in diverse branches of Protestantism, typified by an emphasis on evangelism, a personal experience of conversion, biblically-oriented faith, and a belief in the relevance of Christian faith to cultural issues. ... Protestantism is a movement within Christianity, representing the splitting away from the Roman Catholic Church during the mid-to-late Renaissance in Europe—a period known as the Protestant Reformation. ... A seminary is a specialized university-like institution for the purpose of instructing students in religion, often in order to prepare them to become members of the clergy. ... Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... Calvinism is a system of Christian theology and an approach to Christian life and thought, articulated by John Calvin, a Protestant Reformer in the 16th century, and subsequently by successors, associates, followers and admirers of Calvin and his interpretation of Scripture. ... Main article: Minister of religion A pastor is the head minister or priest of a Christian church. ... A missionary is a propagator of religion, often an evangelist or other representative of a religious community who works among those outside of that community. ... Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on Jesus of Nazareth, whom Christians call Jesus Christ, and New Testament accounts of his life and teachings. ... Psychotherapy is a set of techniques intended to improve mental health, emotional or behavioral issues of individuals, family members or a whole familys interactional climate. ... Biblical inerrancy is the belief that the Bible is without error. ... The Bible (Hebrew: תנ״ך tanakh, Greek: η Βίβλος hē biblos) (sometimes The Holy Bible, The Book, Word of God, The Word Scripture, Scripture), from Greek (τα) βίβλια, (ta) biblia, (the) books, is the name used by Jews and Christians for their (differing but overlapping) canons of sacred texts. ... The Reformed churches are a group of Protestant denominations historically related by a similar Zwinglian or Calvinist system of doctrine but organizationally independent. ... Covenant Theology (also known as Covenantalism or Federal theology) is a conceptual overview and interpretive framework for understanding the overall flow of the Bible. ... A degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by institutions of higher education, such as universities, normally as the result of successfully completing a program of study. ...

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Religion, Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Missions, Marriage and Family Therapy (Counseling), Christian Thought, and Christian Education.
• Master of Divinity (M.Div., professional degree)
• Master of Theology (Th.M., research degree, prior M.A. or M.Div. required)
• Doctor of Ministry (D.Min., terminal professional degree)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Studies (Ph.D., terminal research degree)

RTS has campuses in Jackson, Mississippi, Orlando, Florida, Charlotte, North Carolina, Atlanta, Georgia, Washington, DC, and Boca Raton, Florida. As of 2005, the Atlanta, DC, and Boca Raton campuses are satellite institutions under the academic dean in Orlando and offer the MAR but not the M.Div degree. A masters degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate or graduate course of one to three years in duration. ... Theology is reasoned discourse concerning God (Greek θεος, theos, God, + λογος, logos, word or reason). It can also refer to the study of other religious topics. ... Relationship counseling may be advertised under several headings: marriage, family, couples, ... . It is usually done by appointment with a face-to-face counsellor. ... Family therapy (or family systems therapy) is a branch of psychotherapy that treats family problems. ... Christian philosophy is a catch-all expression for a two-millennia tradition of rational thought that attempts to fuse the fields of philosophy with the religious teachings of Christianity. ... Master of Divinity is a common degree among theological seminaries and is considered the minimum academic requirement for ordination into pastoral ministry. ... A Masters degree which is typically earned after one has already completed a Master of Divinity or a Master of Theological Studies. ... The Doctor of Ministry degree is a professional doctorate in some area of applied theology, such as missions, evangelism, church growth, homiletics, or spiritual formation. ... Doctor of Philosophy, or Ph. ... Jackson skyline Nickname: The Best of the New South and The Bold, New City Map Location in Mississippi Political Statistics Founded 1822 County Hinds County Mayor Frank Melton Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 276. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful Official website: http://www. ... Nickname: The Queen City, The Hornets Nest Official website: http://www. ... Nickname: The Horizon City, Hotlanta, The Big Peach, A-Town, The ATL Official website: http://www. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... Location of Boca Raton in Palm Beach County, Florida. ...

Current and past faculty members include Harold O. J. Brown, Steve Brown, Steven L. Childers, John Currid, J. Ligon Duncan III, Sinclair Ferguson, John Frame, Mark Futato, Chuck Hill, James B. Hurley, Frank James, Douglas Kelly, Reggie Kidd, Simon J. Kistemaker, Roger Nicole, Charles S. MacKenzie, John Oliver, Richard L. Pratt, Jr., R. C. Sproul, Derek Thomas, and Bruce Waltke. Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Sinclair Ferguson Sinclair Ferguson (born 1948) is a Scottish theologian known in Reformed Christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial work. ... John Frame Dr. John M. Frame (born 1939) is an American philosopher and a Calvinist theologian especially noted for his work in epistemology and presuppositional apologetics, systematic theology, and ethics. ... Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr. ... R.C. Sproul Dr. Robert Charles Sproul (born 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American, Calvinist theologian, and pastor. ...

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