Protestant Reformed Theological Seminary
Est. 1925
LATEST NOTICES
January 2026
PRTS Updates
Celebrating 100 Years of Committing God's Truth to Faithful Men
PRTS Resources for All, Including the Fall 2025 PRT Journal!
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
~ Psalm 46:10,11 (KJV)
As the year of our Lord 2026 opens and unfolds, we rest in Him as our sovereign Savior and Keeper. The precious words of the psalmist quoted above are our confession, and they give us the proper perspective in all the way we go this year. We pray they are yours as well.​
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The January 2026 Interim course will begin on Monday Jan.5 and run through Wednesday Jan.14. Prof. D. Kuiper will be teaching a new course surveying PRCA history, doctrine, and church polity. Auditors are welcome; just call the seminary office.
Second semester classes will begin on Tuesday January 20. Look for notices in church bulletins and in our seminary news section for classes to audit. ​The new semester schedule and calendar may be found on this page.
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We welcome back senior Bruce Feenstra who just finished his internship in Doon (IA) PRC and returns for his final semester. Bruce is also newly engaged, and we rejoice in God's goodness to him and Leah (Mowery).
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The seminary is usually open daily (M-F, 8-5), including the library and bookstore, except for holidays. We will be open during the upcoming holiday break. Staff is available by phone or email if you have any special needs.
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For more news from "seminary hill", visit the news section.
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In the past year we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the PRC Seminary (1925-2025). In His abounding goodness God has been faithful to us, and we thank Him for His mercy to be involved for a century in this calling to train ministers to proclaim the gospel of sovereign, particular grace. Join us in praying that He keeps us committed to this biblical mission as long as our Lord tarries.
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The PRTS exists to pass on the truth of God's Word to the next generation of gospel ministers, so that they may in turn pass that truth on to the generations following.​
As Paul instructed Timothy, so does the PRTS faculty instruct the spiritual sons of the church:
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And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2​
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We covet your prayers, also in this year of our Lord 2026, that we may be faithful to this solemn charge from our God.
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The PRC continues to have a deep need of ministers of the Word, both for the established congregations and for mission fields--at home and abroad.
We urge and encourage you to make this part of your prayers on our behalf. And encourage your sons and grandsons to consider seriously God's call to the gospel ministry.
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"Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest." Luke 10:2
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"Send us wood, and we will send you arrows."
~ John Calvin to the French churches
who desired pastors.
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The Fall 2025 PRT Journal is currently available. This latest issue contains an interesting variety of articles, covering doctrinal issues, PRC history (based on voices from the past and a special one on Classis West), and Reformed church government. In addition, there are reviews of six books, which reviews are always instructive.
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A special blog post introducing this new journal has been published. Check it out, and then get started reading!
If you would like to be added to our mailing list, call (616-531-1490) or email the seminary (Bethany at seminarysecretary@prca.org).​ And, you may stop in in person and pick up a copy at the front desk. We'd love to see you!​​
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Did you know that the PRTS has a variety of resources available for your instruction and edification? Course and lecture videos by our professors are one such resource - you may find these on the seminary's YouTube channel.​
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Visit the seminary website's resource section for other material in written form -- lectures, speeches, articles, course material, and more.
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Remember to check out and subscribe to the PRTS blog! A variety of informative and edifying posts are offered there, including the 2025 convocation with Prof. Gritters' excellent speech on "AI and the Gospel."
Introducing the PRC Seminary
Our Seminary is dedicated to preserve and develop the truth of the Word of God and to provide an education in this truth in all branches of theology. More specifically, the seminary maintains this truth as it has been historically maintained since the time of the great Protestant Reformation, especially the Reformation of John Calvin. These principles and truths of the Calvin Reformation form the heart of all the instruction offered.
ABOUT THE PRC AND HER SEMINARY
The Protestant Reformed Churches have from the very beginning recognized the need for a theological school in which men could be prepared for the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The establishment of a separate seminary was closely connected with the reasons for the organization of the Protestant Reformed Churches.
OUR LIBRARY
Explore our extensive online library catalog, which is ever growing. The seminary library has over 27,000 resources, with a focus on historic Reformed theology, Reformation (and Dutch) church history, biblical studies, and practical theology. But all Christian traditions are represented, as well as teachings outside of historic Christianity.
