Grace Theological Seminary
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 Charis Fellowship, before 2018 known as the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Alva J. McClain, the first president, founded the seminary in 1937.[2] 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."[3] 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.[4]
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| Motto | Character, Competence, Service |
|---|---|
| Type | private coeducational |
| Established | 1937 |
| Endowment | $10 million[1] |
| President | John Teevan, interim president |
| Dean | Dr Freddy Cardoza |
Academic staff | 8 full, 7 other |
| Students | 160 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | rural: 165 acre (0.667 km²) |
| Affiliations | Charis Fellowship |
| Website | http://www.grace.edu/academics/seminary |
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
- Robert Clouse (professor), Professor Emeritus at Indiana State University, author and leading expert in millennial thought and eschatological studies
- Gary G. Cohen, President Emeritus of Cohen Theological Seminary
- John Dekker, missionary to the Dani people
- David Dockery, Chancellor and Former President of Trinity International University
- Louie Giglio, Pastor of Passion City Church, Speaker/Founder of Passion Movement, Author[6]
- Homer Kent, author, theologian.
- Mark Keough, incoming Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, pastor in The Woodlands, Texas
- Rolland D. McCune, Systematic theologian and former President of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
- J. Ramsey Michaels, Professor and theologian
- John C. Whitcomb, Old Testament theologian and young Earth creationist.
Publications
Between 1980 and 1991 the seminary published the Grace Theological Journal.
See also
- Billy Sunday, evangelist who lived in Winona Lake, Indiana
References
- "US News Education, #35 Regional Colleges (Midwest)". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
- "Alva J McClain,1888-1968, Grace Theological Semin.". Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- "Mission & Values: Grace College & Seminary". Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- "Member Schools: Grace Theological Seminary". Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- "Charis". Grace Theological Seminary. Archived from the original on 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2007-08-23.
- Givens, Joshua. (August 13, 2008) Associated Content. Louie Giglio - A Brief Biography on the Renowned Christian Author and Speaker.