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Doctrinal Reasons for PTS
The doctoral reason for PTS can be summed up in The Three Phrases; New Covenant Theology (NCT); the Doctrines of Grace; and Baptist Ecclesiology. The latter two areas are taught in other Christian institutions of higher learning. But the first areas of emphasis, NCT, is not widely and openly taught in the American evangelical educational system. Not to be detached from holiness of life, the focus of NCT, is upon Christ as revealed in the whole counsel of God inscripturated in the 66 books of the Holy Bible. Instruction is grounded upon the exegetical, biblical-theological and systematic teaching of principles of biblical interpretation (hermeneutic). The hermeneutic is based upon the way that the Lord Jesus and the writers of the New Covenant Scriptures understood and explained the fulfillment of the final revelation of God's eternal redemptive purpose. In brief, this is what is meant by the term New Covenant Theology.
See the News and Events Section for further description of NCT,
it's need and major characteristics.
The Educational Purpose of PTS
The educational purpose of Providence Theological Seminary, an English speaking theological institution, is twofold: (1.) First, to train spiritually gifted (Rom, 12:3-8) and qualified men (1 Tim. 3:1-7) called by God to preach and teach the gospel of Christ; and (2.) second, to train spiritually gifted woman to exercise their gifts (Rom. 12:3-8) in a woman's role (Acts 18:26; 1 tim 2:12-14; 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15) in the service of Christ (Rom 16:1).
The Educational Philosophy of PTS
The philosophy of education places primary emphasis on training the student to understand and explain the redemptive purpose for the people of God from the sacred text. The principles of interpretation of the Bible for the Christian church are derived from the New Covenant Scriptures. PTS understands the need to consider and interact with gifted scholarship of the past and present, but emphasis would be placed upon the contextual exegesis and exposition of the biblical text itself. Care will be taken to not over-burden the student with hundreds of pages of reading and reporting on writings of contemporary scholarship. Students will be exhorted to be diligent in their studies to handle accurately the Word of God and to put in practice their faith and walk in their personal life and workplace. Emphasis is placed upon their family and upon active participation in a mission oriented, doctoral local church while daily beseeching their heavenly father to enable them to love God with all their heart, soul and mind and their neighbor as themselves.
Doctrinal Reasons for PTS
The doctoral reason for PTS can be summed up in The Three Phrases; New Covenant Theology (NCT); the Doctrines of Grace; and Baptist Ecclesiology. The latter two areas are taught in other Christian institutions of higher learning. But the first areas of emphasis, NCT, is not widely and openly taught in the American evangelical educational system. Not to be detached from holiness of life, the focus of NCT, is upon Christ as revealed in the whole counsel of God inscripturated in the 66 books of the Holy Bible. Instruction is grounded upon the exegetical, biblical-theological and systematic teaching of principles of biblical interpretation (hermeneutic). The hermeneutic is based upon the way that the Lord Jesus and the writers of the New Covenant Scriptures understood and explained the fulfillment of the final revelation of God's eternal redemptive purpose. In brief, this is what is meant by the term New Covenant Theology.
See the News and Events Section for further description of NCT,
it's need and major characteristics.
The Educational Purpose of PTS
The educational purpose of Providence Theological Seminary, an English speaking theological institution, is twofold: (1.) First, to train spiritually gifted (Rom, 12:3-8) and qualified men (1 Tim. 3:1-7) called by God to preach and teach the gospel of Christ; and (2.) second, to train spiritually gifted woman to exercise their gifts (Rom. 12:3-8) in a woman's role (Acts 18:26; 1 tim 2:12-14; 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15) in the service of Christ (Rom 16:1).
The Educational Philosophy of PTS
The philosophy of education places primary emphasis on training the student to understand and explain the redemptive purpose for the people of God from the sacred text. The principles of interpretation of the Bible for the Christian church are derived from the New Covenant Scriptures. PTS understands the need to consider and interact with gifted scholarship of the past and present, but emphasis would be placed upon the contextual exegesis and exposition of the biblical text itself. Care will be taken to not over-burden the student with hundreds of pages of reading and reporting on writings of contemporary scholarship. Students will be exhorted to be diligent in their studies to handle accurately the Word of God and to put in practice their faith and walk in their personal life and workplace. Emphasis is placed upon their family and upon active participation in a mission oriented, doctoral local church while daily beseeching their heavenly father to enable them to love God with all their heart, soul and mind and their neighbor as themselves.