Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS) of Cornerstone University [1] is an evangelical Christian seminary located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. GRTS [2] is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is authorized by the Michigan State Board of Education to grant advanced theological degrees.
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[edit] History
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary had its humble beginnings as an evening Bible institute at Wealthy Park Baptist Church in 1941. The Bible institute became a degree granting institution in 1963 and moved to its present location in 1964. The institution became a Christian liberal arts college in 1972, and became a state approved university in 1999. Today, Cornerstone University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary share a 123 acre campus four miles from downtown Grand Rapids. The campus currently supports the undergraduate college, with programs for traditional students as well as accelerated degree programs, the graduate program including Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and Asia Baptist Theological Seminary based in Singapore, and Cornerstone University Radio.
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary exists primarily to advance biblical knowledge and ministry skill, to encourage the development of critical thinking and worldview formation, to nurture a global ministry perspective and to enhance culturally relevant ministry.
[edit] Degree Programs
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
[edit] Faculty
DOUGLAS FAGERSTROM, B.A., M.A., D.Min. (President)
JAMES M. GRIER, Th.B, M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.
CATHERINE MUELLER-BELL, B.S., M.A., LPC
BYARD BENNETT, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D
DAVID B. KENNEDY, B.A., Th.M
DAVID A. LIVERMORE, Ph.D.
GARY T. MEADORS, Th.B., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D
ROBERT D. LEHMAN, B.A., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D
JOHN I. LAWLOR, B.A., B.D., Th.M., M.Phil., Ph.D.
DAVID L. TURNER, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D.
PETER G. OSBORN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
MICHAEL E. WITTMER, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.
[edit] Faculty Accomplishments
Dr David L. Turner author of a commentary on the Gospel of Matthew in the Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series published by Tyndale Publishing.
