ESCONDIDO: Seminary building student dorms Oct 30, 2008
The seminary was initially part of the worldwide Westminster Theological Seminary when it opened in San Marcos in 1979, said Overman. But shortly after its move to Bear Valley Parkway in 1981, the seminary became an independent operation, he said. (North County Times)
the Philadelphia Inquirer Jul 26, 2008
Peter Enns, a Westminster Theological Seminary professor whose recent suspension on theological grounds drew national attention, has agreed to leave the Glenside seminary on Friday. 00004000. (Harper's Magazine)
Biblical Scholars Challenge Pelosi's 'Scripture' Quote May 2, 2008
" Westminster Theological Seminary professor Peter Enns told Cybercast News Service that there is nothing in the Bible even approaching a proof-text for Earth Day. "As wise an idea as it might be to be concerned about the environment, I think to find a specific biblical anchor in the Old Testament might be asking things of the Bible it's just not prepared to deliver," Enns said. "To say that humanity (is the steward) of creation is not so much - in the ancient world -a statement that the... (CNSnews.com)
Church Men United sets Lenten event Feb 3, 2008
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education from West Chester State College, a Master of Arts degree in religion and a Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary. During his time at Westminster, he served for a few years as a part-time youth pastor and joined the staff of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. (Scranton Times, PA)
Protestants Plan to Honor Calvin's 500th Birthday Jun 9, 2007
"Protestant theology and Western democracy owe a debt of gratitude to John Calvin," says Peter Lillback, president of Westminster Theological Seminary outside Philadelphia and one of the driving forces behind Calvin 500, a celebration that culminates on July 10, 2009, five centuries after Calvin's birth. "Calvin is maligned or, worse, sometimes forgotten today. But along with his brother in the faith, Martin Luther, Calvin did much for the revival of biblical Christianity," declares Lillback. (Newsmax)
Rodney J. Nidever Feb 11, 2007
Topic that doesn't get enough attention: Abortion will one day be termed "The Great Mistake." Education: Bachelor's and master's degrees from California State University, Fresno; master's degree from the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary; doctor of ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary; candidate for a Ph. D. in theology from Oxford. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
