Protestant Reformed Theological Seminary
Est. 1925
LATEST NOTICES
November 2026
PRTS
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PRTS: 100 Years of Training Men for
the Ministry
Fall 2026 Elders' Catechetics Class & Other Resources
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
~ Psalm 75:1 ~
As we enter the month of November we think of the Lord's goodness and faithfulness to us at this point in the semester, and indeed, throughout the year. At the end of this month we will have our Thanksgiving break (Nov.26-27) and we will in a special way gather with our congregations and families to praise and thank our God for His abundant blessings in Christ. Join us in this expression of gratitude for the wondrous things God has done for us and given to us.
Continue to pray for the seminary's needs (including more students!) as we continue in this new academic year. Even though things are different this semester, there is plenty of work to do, including special evening classes that our professors are teaching.
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On Friday night, Oct.2 Prof. Kuiper participated in a debate with Dr. D. Noe on the Bible's teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. You may watch the recording on Hope PRC's YouTube channel.
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Isaac Van Baren, entering his senior year, is currently doing his internship under Rev. G. Eriks and the Consistory of Unity PRC in Byron Center PRC (MI). That runs from July 1 to Dec.31. Pray that the Lord uses this for his continued preparation for the ministry of the Word.
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The seminary is open daily (M-F, 8-5, except for holidays), including the library and bookstore. Staff is available by phone or email if you have any special needs.
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.
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:
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
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.
"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
"Send us wood, and we will send you arrows."
~ John Calvin to the French churches
who desired pastors.
This Fall (Sunday evenings, Oct.-Nov.) Profs. C. Griess and B. Gritters are teaching a special class for elders on how to teach catechism. The classes are being livestreamed (via Zoom) but also recorded. You may find these recordings on the PRTS YouTube channel here.
There you may also find a variety of course and lecture videos by our professors. Visit the seminary website's resource section for other material in written form -- lectures, speeches, articles, course material, and more.
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Our seminary convocation was held Sept.2 at Faith PRC. Prof. D. Kuiper gave the address on "The Problem with Clean Barns." You may watch the program here.
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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 this year's commencement address by Prof. B. Gritters on "Are There Any Like Timothy?"
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The Fall 2026 issue of the PRTS' journal is now at the printer and will be available later this month.
In the meantime, the Spring 2026 issue may be found here.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list, call (616-531-1490) or email the seminary (Bethany at seminarysecretary@prca.org). Of course, you may also stop in in person and pick up a copy at the front desk. We'd love to see you!
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.
