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Doctrinal Reasons for PTS
The doctrinal reasons for PTS can be summed up in The Three Phrases; New Covenant Theology (NCT); the Doctrines of Grace; and Baptist Ecclesiology. The latter two areas are taught in other Christian institutions of higher learning. But the first areas of emphasis, NCT, is not widely and openly taught in the American evangelical educational system. Not to be detached from holiness of life, the focus of NCT, is upon Christ as revealed in the whole counsel of God inscripturated in the 66 books of the Holy Bible. Instruction is grounded upon the exegetical, biblical-theological and systematic teaching of principles of biblical interpretation (hermeneutic). The hermeneutic is based upon the way that the Lord Jesus and the writers of the New Covenant Scriptures understood and explained the fulfillment of the final revelation of God's eternal redemptive purpose. In brief, this is what is meant by the term New Covenant Theology.
See the News and Events Section for further description of NCT,
it's need and major characteristics.
The Educational Purpose of PTS
The educational purpose of Providence Theological Seminary, an English speaking theological institution, is twofold: (1.) First, to train spiritually gifted (Rom, 12:3-8) and qualified men (1 Tim. 3:1-7) called by God to preach and teach the gospel of Christ; and (2.) second, to train spiritually gifted woman to exercise their gifts (Rom. 12:3-8) in a woman's role (Acts 18:26; 1 tim 2:12-14; 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15) in the service of Christ (Rom 16:1).
The Educational Philosophy of PTS
The philosophy of education places primary emphasis on training the student to understand and explain the redemptive purpose for the people of God from the sacred text. The principles of interpretation of the Bible for the Christian church are derived from the New Covenant Scriptures. PTS understands the need to consider and interact with gifted scholarship of the past and present, but emphasis would be placed upon the contextual exegesis and exposition of the biblical text itself. Care will be taken to not over-burden the student with hundreds of pages of reading and reporting on writings of contemporary scholarship. Students will be exhorted to be diligent in their studies to handle accurately the Word of God and to put in practice their faith and walk in their personal life and workplace. Emphasis is placed upon their family and upon active participation in a mission oriented, doctrinal local church while daily beseeching their heavenly father to enable them to love God with all their heart, soul and mind and their neighbor as themselves.
The doctrinal reasons for PTS can be summed up in The Three Phrases; New Covenant Theology (NCT); the Doctrines of Grace; and Baptist Ecclesiology. The latter two areas are taught in other Christian institutions of higher learning. But the first areas of emphasis, NCT, is not widely and openly taught in the American evangelical educational system. Not to be detached from holiness of life, the focus of NCT, is upon Christ as revealed in the whole counsel of God inscripturated in the 66 books of the Holy Bible. Instruction is grounded upon the exegetical, biblical-theological and systematic teaching of principles of biblical interpretation (hermeneutic). The hermeneutic is based upon the way that the Lord Jesus and the writers of the New Covenant Scriptures understood and explained the fulfillment of the final revelation of God's eternal redemptive purpose. In brief, this is what is meant by the term New Covenant Theology.
See the News and Events Section for further description of NCT,
it's need and major characteristics.
The Educational Purpose of PTS
The educational purpose of Providence Theological Seminary, an English speaking theological institution, is twofold: (1.) First, to train spiritually gifted (Rom, 12:3-8) and qualified men (1 Tim. 3:1-7) called by God to preach and teach the gospel of Christ; and (2.) second, to train spiritually gifted woman to exercise their gifts (Rom. 12:3-8) in a woman's role (Acts 18:26; 1 tim 2:12-14; 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15) in the service of Christ (Rom 16:1).
The Educational Philosophy of PTS
The philosophy of education places primary emphasis on training the student to understand and explain the redemptive purpose for the people of God from the sacred text. The principles of interpretation of the Bible for the Christian church are derived from the New Covenant Scriptures. PTS understands the need to consider and interact with gifted scholarship of the past and present, but emphasis would be placed upon the contextual exegesis and exposition of the biblical text itself. Care will be taken to not over-burden the student with hundreds of pages of reading and reporting on writings of contemporary scholarship. Students will be exhorted to be diligent in their studies to handle accurately the Word of God and to put in practice their faith and walk in their personal life and workplace. Emphasis is placed upon their family and upon active participation in a mission oriented, doctrinal local church while daily beseeching their heavenly father to enable them to love God with all their heart, soul and mind and their neighbor as themselves.
| INTRODUCING PROVIDENCE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | |
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Providence Theological Seminary inaugurated resident night classes in Colorado Springs on September 4, 2007. A full curriculum was offered during the inaugural year of studies less the Biblical Languages. Instruction in the Biblical languages commenced with the fall semester of 2008. |
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• Primary emphasis upon a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree for training gifted men for the pastoral ministry • Two bachelor level programs: • Bachelor of Divinity (B.Div.) degree • Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) degree • A Diploma in Theological Studies (DTS) |
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| DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES | |
| New Covenant Theology; Doctrines of Grace; Baptist Ecclesiology | |
| THE NEED | |
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One of the greatest needs of the Church today is the teaching and proclamation of sound doctrine in the context of obeying the two greatest commandments: love of God and neighbor. The Apostle Paul charged Timothy to “be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15 ). In light of this apostolic exhortation and focus upon the ministry of the Church in carrying out the Great Commission, Providence Theological Seminary is committed to the training of scholar-saints to become preachers and teachers of the Word of God witnessed by personal holiness in life, both in word and deed. |
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“The true minister of Christ knows that the true value of a sermon must lie, not in its fashion and manner, but in the truth which it contains.” “The grandest discourse ever delivered is an ostentatious failure if the doctrine of the grace of God be absent from it.” “Sound teaching is the best protection from the heresies which ravage right and left among us.” "Brethren, if you are not theologians you are in your pastorates just nothing at all. You may be fine rhetoricians, and be rich in polished sentences; but without knowledge of the gospel, and aptness to teach it, you are but a sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal. Verbiage is too often the fig-leaf which does duty as a covering for theological ignorance." *From Charles Haddon Spurgeon: Lectures to My Students |
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