In celebration of its 185th anniversary, Erskine is constructing an online archive dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the school and its community. We begin here a series…
The Christian life is about formation—formation into the image of Jesus Christ for the glory of God and the good of the world (Gen. 1:28, 12:2–3; Matt. 28:18–20; 1 Cor.…
Erskine Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Doctor Jim Belcher (Ph.D.) as Research Professor of Historical and Pastoral Theology. Since 2023, Dr. Belcher has served…
Erskine Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Doctor Daniel Janosik (Ph.D.) as Research Professor of Apologetics. Since 2021, Dr. Janosik has served as an adjunct professor at…
Erskine honored its college and seminary graduates May 4, welcoming Dr. Carol M. Swain (pictured above at podium) as commencement speaker. “Graduation means that you will be stepping into the unknown,” Swain…
Alumni and friends mingled on a mild spring day in Due West Saturday, April 13, in celebration of Erskine Alumni Day 2024. At the Alumni Association meeting in the morning, Jane…
[DUE WEST, SC, February 20, 2024] Erskine Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Doctor T. Chris Crain (Ph.D.) as Associate Professor of Historical and Pastoral…
[DUE WEST, SC, February 6, 2024] Erskine Theological Seminary announces the retirement of the long-time and dedicated faculty member, the Reverend Doctor Loyd D. Melton. The Seminary honors Dr. Melton…
Each year on the second week of November, The North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council holds its annual meeting. This organization consists of 13 Reformed Denominations and Federations from Scottish,…
Dr. John Little Carson Erskine President Emeritus Dr. John Little Carson, a member of the Erskine College Class of 1967 who led his alma mater from 1998 to 2005, died…
More than 500 people, including alumni, friends, students, and families participated in Erskine Homecoming 2023 Oct. 13-14, with Family Day, sponsored by Student Development, and Future Fleet Day, hosted by…
Erskine and World Witness announce a new global ministry partnership and the John & Sarah Ellen Carson Scholarship & Global Theological Education Initiative The Boards of Erskine College and World…
Gov. Henry McMaster was Erskine’s commencement speaker May 6 as graduating college and seminary students were recognized at a ceremony under the towers of the Erskine Building on the Due…
Erskine Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Doctor Richard W. Winston (Ph.D.) as Associate Professor of New Testament. Dr. Winston comes to Erskine after serving…
“Knowing who you are and whose you are changes your whole world,” Bill McKay told students, faculty, and staff during Erskine’s first convocation of the semester, in which he spoke…
Approval of a proposed honors institute highlighted the Erskine Board of Trustees meeting August 25-26. Discussion centered around the four pillars of Erskine’s Strategic Plan: Missional Fidelity, Financial Stewardship, Educational…
“We never expected that our church-planting ministry would offer us so many opportunities for refugee relief,” says Mark Witte, a graduate of Erskine Theological Seminary and pastor of Iglesia Cristiana…
Dr. Steve Adamson was installed as 18th president of Erskine College Friday, Sept. 23 during a service of worship at the Due West Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) Church. “I’m honored and…
[DUE WEST, SC, June 1, 2022] Erskine Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Doctor Matthew S. Miller (D.Min., Ph.D. Cand.) as Associate Professor of Pastoral and…
[DUE WEST, SC, May 25, 2022] Erskine Theological Seminary announces the retirement of two long-time and dedicated faculty members, Dr. Michael A. Milton and Dr. Dale W. Johnson, who will…
[DUE WEST, SC, November 19, 2021—] The Board of Trustees of Erskine College has announced the appointment of Dr. Steven C. Adamson as 18th president of the Institution. Currently provost…
October is National Clergy Appreciation Month Erskine Seminary Celebrates you and all the spouses that made your journey possible! Clergy Appreciation Month is a special time that congregations set aside each…
Erskine Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Seth J. Nelson as Dean of the Seminary and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Educational Leadership. Since…
29 June 2021 Why You Study Theology and Ministry This is my final pastoral letter to our students and inquirers as provost of the Seminary. I remain as a faculty…
The Reading of Scripture: On this Good Friday, we seek to answer one of the most fundamental questions about this day. Jesus will provide the answer to the powerful forces…
Letter to our Students Michael A. Milton, PhD Provost of Erskine Theological Seminary Date: March 30, 2021 To our precious students at Erskine Theological Seminary: Isaiah 53:5–6 (ESV): But…
“I lift up my eyes to the hills — from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” - Psalm 121:1-2 Psalm 121 is…
“A great and fruitful tree has fallen,” wrote Erskine Seminary Provost and Professor, Dr. Michael A. Milton. Dr. Milton was paying tribute to The Reverend Dr. Randall T. Ruble, President…
From the Office of the Provost "Our eyes are on Thee." - 2 Chron. 20:12 The day after the capital building of the United States was breached by rioters, when…
Erskine Theological Seminary now offers a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling. This program leads to a professional degree that prepares students to be effective, licensed counselors with a strong…
[DUE WEST, SC, December 15, 2020—] Chaplains are ordained ministers who assume the culture, language, and even the attire of those they serve. Military Chaplains are an example of this.…
[DUE WEST, SC, December 8, 2020—] Seminaries once prepared pastors and other church leaders in sacred music: a special genre of music that exists for the glory of God. Now,…
[DUE WEST, SC, September 14, 2020—] Erskine Theological Seminary announces a remarkable opportunity for the study of Presbyterian history for the Master of Theology (Th.M.) program. The sessions are scheduled…
[August 18, 2020]—In an effort to create a sustainable Seminary-Church model for its extension sites and campuses, Erskine Theological Seminary is proud to announce that Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church (MRPC)…
June 18, 2020 RE: On the Present Unrest in our Nation To Our Seminary Community: As our nation faces trials amidst division and violence, we recommit ourselves to our mission…
In response to the pressing need for faculty in higher education to gain insight about online teaching and learning, Erskine Theological Seminary and the D. James Kennedy Institute now offer…
March 18, 2020 To: Erskine Theological Seminary Candidates for Graduation REF: Graduation The purpose of this memorandum is to provide candidates for graduation with information about the cancellation…
On this National Day of prayer... 15 March 2020 A PRAYER FOR GOD’S MERCY IN DAYS OF PESTILENCE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, ALMIGHTY AND SOVEREIGN GOD: Thou art the Covenant God…
[Due West, SC, 12/30/2019–] Dr. Terry Eves, Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew at Erskine Theological Seminary, went home to the Lord on December 30, 2019. Dr. Eves is…
[Due West, SC, 11/6/2019–] How do educators, clergy, attorneys, and the concerned public come to terms with meaningful, workable ethics in an age that eschews any attempt to define truth…
A new abridged, annotated, Standard English edition of Samuel Rutherford‘s Lex, Rex by Dr. Michael A. Milton is needed, now more than ever, so that we might return to the…
[Due West, SC, 9/01/2019--] Erskine Theological Seminary and President Rob Gustafson are pleased to announce that theologian, pastor, and author, Dr. Michael A. Milton, has accepted the call to serve…
Erskine College and Theological Seminary honored graduating students May 4 during a morning celebration under the towers of the Erskine Building. A highlight of the ceremony was an address by…
Euphemian Hall on the Erskine College campus Erskine College and Theological Seminary will mark the completion of the 2018-19 academic year with a commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4, at 10:30…
Alumni Distinguished Service Award recipient Chip Sherer Erskine alumni and friends came to the Due West campus Saturday, March 30, for Alumni Day 2019, enjoying fellowship, family activities, recreation, and…
Erskine Alumni Weekend 2019 is set for this weekend, Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, a month earlier than has been usual for the past several years. A Friday evening concert…
Chapel speaker demonstrates German pronunciation. The Rev. Heiko Burklin, a mission developer with World Witness (an agency of the ARP Church), pronounced a series of German vowels and asked Erskine…
Tuesday’s chapel message, “God is Able,” based on Ephesians 3:14-21, began with some audience participation at the request of the speaker, the Rev. Clint Davis. Davis asked everyone gathered in the Due West…
Max Rogland, standing, chats with Erskine Seminary students at the Columbia Campus. Associate Professor of Old Testament Dr. Max Rogland recently wrote a feature article called “The Lord’s Shepherd” for…
The Rev. John Hellams, left, with his father, Erskine College Provost Dr. Tom Hellams The Rev. John Hellams was introduced by his father, Erskine College Provost Dr. Tom Hellams, before…
ARP Moderator Phillip Malphrus, second from left, with, from left, Erskine Chaplain Paul Patrick, Erskine President Dr. Robert Gustafson, and Seminary Provost Dr. Leslie Holmes Phillip Malphrus, Moderator of the…
Dr. Howard Thomas is in the lead as students and faculty line up for the baccalaureate service. Graduating students and their families gathered in the Due West ARP Church Friday…