Brandon Hilgemann has a YouTube channel. This week he has an interview with Dr. John Schwandt where they get into the founding story and innovations that Redemption Seminary is offering to adults interested in learning theology in a serious and programmatic way — but a way that accommodates and integrates with a realistic busy life.
Robert graduated with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies as part of the first graduating class from Redemption Seminary (2022). Watch a short interview where Dr. Joel Wingo (Redemption Seminary Academic Dean) interviews Robert Frisone about his experience earning a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies at Redemption Seminary. He asks about Robert's fears and questions about how the program would fit into his full-time schedule. Robert explains how he completed the program in two years without compromising on important areas of his life. He asks about which courses impacted him the most and why. Robert explains how the program helped him apply theology to his life and ministry. Robert also provides tips for potential students.
The wait is over! At their January meeting, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) voted to grant accreditation to Redemption Seminary.
Dr. Benjamin Breckenridge Warfield delivered this address at the Autumn Conference at Princeton Theological Seminary, on October 4, 1911. Although it is over 100 years old and meant for young men pursuing the pastorate, there remains much that anyone in ministry service should consider for themself today.
Dr. Vincent Nkwambi produced a wonderful lecture and tool (called a Workflow in Logos) for meditating on the Lord’s word. The tool is a free download in Logos and he shows you how to download it.
August 31st was the site visit, a big day in Redemption Seminary’s story. The event opened with a presentation from the president. This post provides the presentation and then outlines what is next.
We are excited to invite you to be a part of a powerful and transformative moment in the life of Redemption Seminary. As we strive to continue our mission to provide excellence in distance education and spiritual growth, we are humbled to announce that the day of our accreditation evaluation has arrived. Please consider being part of this important day by scheduling 15 minutes of prayer for the seminary on this day.
Church members often wait in line for spiritual shepherding and attention from the pastor, which is frustrating for parishioners and overwhelming for pastors. Each church already has people that can multiply the church’s shepherding and ministry work with proper training. Learn how spiritual growth among adults can provide multiplying benefits to help address this problem.
Church members often wait in line for spiritual shepherding and attention from the pastor, which is frustrating for parishioners and overwhelming for pastors. Each church already has people that can multiply the church’s shepherding and ministry work with proper training. Learn how spiritual growth among adults can provide multiplying benefits to help address this problem.
Patricia graduated with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies as part of the first graduating class from Redemption Seminary.
Patricia enrolled in the program already having earned a Master of Science in Educational Psychology and is highly qualified to speak about the educational quality and innovative structure of Redemption Seminary. Listen to what she says as she discusses her experience with Redemption’s Academic Dean, Dr. Joel Wingo.
The apostle John talks about “the world” in dramatically different ways. In John 3:16 we read that “God so loved the world…” but in his first epistle, John tells us “not to love the world or anything in the world.” How should we understand this and how does it influence our understanding of our attitudes toward pleasure? Dr. Gary Thomas presents a lecture on this topic. Redemption Seminary uses lecture content like this to produce studies that are the building blocks for its courses. Work through this short study and see if it helps with your daily growth in grace and understanding of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dr. Ben Witherington III defines and explains what spiritual formation is. He explains how the NT suggests that spiritual formation is not really a separate activity so much as something integrated into the normal Christian life on a daily basis.
Learn about the most recent events at Redemption and consider becoming a seminary supporter this Christmas season. Redemption focuses its efforts on helping students. So your response to this infrequent request for support makes a massive difference for the school.
Working through graduate-level coursework takes time and commitment. Even though Redemption Seminary takes most of the financial risk out of attending seminary, is it worth the time and effort? or are there other risks to consider? Dr. John Schwandt explores answers to some of the most common and important questions people have when thinking about Redemption Seminary.
What you find in Barth is one of the most influential theologians of the twentieth century. Even today, theologians are engaging with aspects of Karl Barth’s thought. This is an executive summary of his achievements and theological contributions in an era of world wars.
Dr. Douglas Moo explains three general approaches to understanding the Kingdom of God and its relationship to eschatology in the New Testament. This lecture is part of Redemption's Seminary's course on New Testament theology.
Elyse Fitzpatrick takes us through a case study involving a homeschooling mother of five who has faithfully worked to educate her children and train them for the Lord. But the unthinkable has just happened. We will call her Madeline and her eldest daughter, who is 17, is pregnant. Madeline is crushed when she discovers that Hannah has been living a double life.
Elyse Fitzpatrick provides insights for helping people in situations like these overcome their shame and despondence by using gospel truths of forgiveness, belovedness, and adoption.
In this lesson Dr. Moo explains how a Greek word in Romans 12:1 can help with "Worship Wars" in the church.
The book of Proverbs is a summary of wisdom. However, gaining wisdom from this book can be a daunting or confusing task. In this lesson Dr. Waltke provides concrete instruction for interpreting Proverbs.
The real work of theology is indeed farming. The purpose of Scripture and its interpretation is to grow healthy disciples who understand what God has done in Christ and desire to live along the grain of the created order made new in Christ. Theology is about eschatologically-enhanced farming—reaping the firstfruit of eternal life in the power of the Spirit.
Luther elevated marriage and family life; in one scholar’s words, he “placed the home at the center of the universe.” His teaching and practice were so radical, so long-lasting, some scholars have argued that other than the church “the home was the only sphere of life which the Reformation profoundly affected.”
This post lists many places and sources with literature to answer questions. It also provides direction for when to contact who with different types of questions. There are two forums that are especially helpful.
Feel free to post questions to other students and the whole Redemption community at https://faithlife.com/redemption-seminary/activity
If you have questions about Logos Bible Software, there is a great forum with very helpful users who have the experience and generosity to answer most questions about using Logos: https://community.logos.com/forums/
Theological education should reflect Christ’s love and focus. One of the proverbial puzzles in education is how to keep the student at the center, while also maintaining high standards that push students beyond where they would naturally push themselves. We quickly find ditches on either side of the path of theological education. The pit on one side is lowering the academic bar by allowing students to define it. The pit on the other side is placing the school at the center.
The objective of this short study is to learn the significance of Jesus’ favorite title for himself, Son of Man. Dr. Moo provides an explanation the meaning of this phrase in Dan 7 and the significance of Jesus’ application of that vision to Himself.
After watching this lecture and working through two short additional readings, you can experience the effect this understanding can have on your interpretation of this phrase wherever it is used in the New Testament.
Every Redemption Seminary course has required readings in each lesson. Students know exactly what they need to do for each lesson because the school provides the step by step instructions for each lesson. When it comes to readings, students can find out exactly where they should start and stop reading in each book and resource.
See what C.S. Lewis, Bonhoeffer, and others say about building community in this excerpt from a Redemption Seminary course. Every Redemption lesson is divided into short sensible steps. Your first step is watching a short lecture (typically less than 10 minutes).
Learn how an open enrollment policy can reflect the gospel for a school’s admission’s process. The question shouldn’t be how many students will a seminary choose to accept, but how many students will choose to learn theology at the graduate level.
This 30-Minute Redemption Seminary study provides teaching and tools to discern and confirm your spiritual gifting with an often neglected way of considering the topic. This short study includes some Logos Bible Software training and a free Logos Mobile Ed lecture. It also provides a glimpse into ways Redemption Seminary structures its lessons and courses to provide an innovative approach to self-paced, affordable, adult education.
Redemption Seminary has moved our headquarters. We are still based out of the Phoenix area and have upgraded our office facilities to a space at the Mesa Center of Higher Education.