by admin | Oct 14, 2014 | Announcements
In just a few short months, we will be hosting our next modular course with Dr. Fred Malone—Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology. Dr. Malone is an Adjunct Professor of New Testament Studies as well as pastor of First Baptist Church in Clinton, Louisiana and the author of The Baptism of Disciples Alone. As a Baptist pastor who was a former Presbyterian minister, he provides an insightful summary of the issues surrounding covenant theology. Dr. Malone explains the need for this course:
The study of Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology is greatly needed today. Historically, many Baptists have held to Covenant Theology, especially those associated with the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession and its clones (Philadelphia, Charleston, etc.). With the rise of dispensationalism in the Twentieth Century, many Baptists have jettisoned that original historical theology, often ignorant of its very existence in Baptist history. The revival of Reformed Theology in the last 50 years has attracted many Baptists again. However, often being told that Covenant Theology requires the acceptance of paedobaptism, many have either rejected Covenant Theology or have been attracted toward paedobaptist churches. The purpose of this course is to teach the Covenant Theology which Baptists have held in the past, both biblically and historically. Modern-day issues which affect Covenantal Baptists today will be examined in due course: paedobaptism, paedocommunion, theonomy, hypercovenantalism, the New Perspective, New Covenant Theology, etc. The implications for a robust Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology will be explored in matters of evangelism, sanctification, ecclesiology, sacraments, eschatology, pastoral ministry, etc.
To hear more about our upcoming course, the latest episode of the Confessing Baptist Podcast features Dr. Waldron interviewing Dr. Malone. If you have the opportunity, we encourage you to listen to this informative interview.
So don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn more about Baptist Covenant Theology from Dr. Fred Malone on our campus in Owensboro, Kentucky. Sign up now to attend! For those who are not students, you can still participate by simply paying a low $100 auditing fee. Additionally, in order to keep the costs down for our distance students and visiting auditors, we plan to offer places to stay (limited housing is available). With this in mind, if you have any questions about this exciting course, please contact our Administrator/Registrar by email at [email protected] or by phone at 270.925.6992. We look forward to an enriching and edifying study together.
CBTS Faculty fully subscribe to the 1689 Confession of Faith, hold an advanced
degree in their field of instruction, and possess significant pastoral experience.
by admin | Mar 17, 2014 | Student Profiles
To the Prayer Partners and Supporters of MCTS,
I have been taking classes at MCTS as a distance learning student since September 2012. Even though I have only taken a few classes up to this point in my education, what I have learned has been indispensable for me in my role as an associate pastor at my church.
Dr. Waldron’s Systematic Theology class was the first class that I took. From a technical and interactive standpoint, I didn’t know what to expect with an online class because I have taken online classes before where I didn’t really feel much connection with the professor. I was pleasantly surprised with how this class was run. Even though I was almost a thousand miles away in Orlando, Florida, I felt as if I was in the classroom the whole time. The video and audio worked extremely well and Dr. Waldron’s consistency of allowing the distance-learning students to ask questions and then answering them himself was very beneficial. From a theological standpoint, I was massively encouraged by the depth of the content and the opportunity that this would give me to turn around and share with those in my congregation the great truths of the Christian faith.
My second class was Pastoral Counseling with Dr. Tedd Tripp, and my first trip to Owensboro. Dr. Tripp’s many years of pastoral counseling made this class extremely edifying for me, as well as equipping me for the consistent counseling that I do here at my local church. The foundation that he laid in this class of the Bible’s sufficiency to answer all matters of faith and life has strengthened my resolve to completely trust the Word of God in each and every counseling situation that I face.
The most recent class that I took (and my second trip to Owensboro) was Biblical Theology with Dr. Richard Barcellos. Starting from Genesis and working through Revelation, Dr. Barcellos clearly explained to us why the Bible must be viewed as one book that is all about the glory of Jesus Christ. Having taken this class, I feel much more equipped in how to help people in my congregation to accurately study the Word of God.
On behalf of the MCTS students, I would like to say thank you for your continued prayers and financial support of this God-honoring, theological institution. When I share with people the quality of teaching that I am getting and the price that I am paying for it, they are astounded. That wouldn’t be possible without God using you to help us. May God continue to bless this school and its desire to see men sufficiently trained so that they in turn may equip the saints for the work of ministry.
In Christ,
Pastor Ron Wood
Faith Baptist Church
Orlando, Florida
CBTS Faculty fully subscribe to the 1689 Confession of Faith, hold an advanced
degree in their field of instruction, and possess significant pastoral experience.
by admin | Feb 14, 2014 | Announcements, Biblical Theology
We are excited to announce the online release of our latest course at the Midwest Center for Theological Studies! Dr. Richard Barcellos’ class on Biblical Theology I is now available on MCTS Pathway: http://goo.gl/wYpQ3d
In this course, Dr. Barcellos introduces Biblical Theology as a discipline. He covers its place and function in the encyclopedia of theology, a brief history, a working definition, various models and practitioners, and hermeneutics.
Do you want to have a better understanding of the progressive unfolding of God’s redemptive plan as revealed in the Bible? Then consider registering for this course, which opens up a much richer reading of God’s Word.
To whet your appetite, here is a sample lecture video from Dr. Barcellos where he provides a brief sketch of God’s progressive revelation from Genesis through Revelation.
You can also download the course syllabus for more information.
CBTS Faculty fully subscribe to the 1689 Confession of Faith, hold an advanced
degree in their field of instruction, and possess significant pastoral experience.
by admin | Aug 2, 2013 | Eschatology
Earlier this year, Dr. Sam Waldron participated in a symposium of three views of the book of Revelation. The video and audio of this discussion is now available through the ministry American Vision. Here is a taste of the symposium:
Symposium: noun \sim-?p?-z?-?m
a : a social gathering at which there is free interchange of ideas
b : a formal meeting at which several specialists deliver short addresses on a topic or on related topics
c : a collection of opinions on a subject; especially : one published by a periodical
d : discussion
In February of 2013, three biblical scholars set out to debate discuss three separate views of Revelation in Reno, Nevada.
- Dr. Sam Waldron, academic dean of MCTS and professor of systematic theology
debated discussed the Idealist position.
- Gary DeMar, M. Div, RTS
debated discussed the Preterist (partial) position.
- Dr. James Hamilton, Asst. Professor of biblical studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
debated discussed the futurist position.
What happened however turned out not to be a typical talking head debate symposium on the book of Revelation.
CBTS Faculty fully subscribe to the 1689 Confession of Faith, hold an advanced
degree in their field of instruction, and possess significant pastoral experience.
by admin | Jul 29, 2013 | Apologetics
Our administrator, John Divito, was recently interviewed on the Viewpoint on Mormonism radio show. As a former Mormon, he was asked by Christianity Today magazine to contribute to a discussion on Mormonism in their monthly Village Green column. After the release of this issue, Mormon blogger Jana Reiss responded with “Mormon Works vs. Evangelical Grace? Not So Fast” on the Religious News Service blog. As a result, this series of twelve-minute radio shows discusses the relationship between grace and works in Mormonism and biblical Christianity in light of Reiss’ response.
This five-part radio interview includes: 1) John’s testimony and background, 2) John’s contribution to Christianity Today, 3) Learning more about Jana Reiss, and 4&5) John’s interaction with Reiss’ response.
So be sure to listen to all five parts of this informative series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4| Part 5
CBTS Faculty fully subscribe to the 1689 Confession of Faith, hold an advanced
degree in their field of instruction, and possess significant pastoral experience.
