Events
Student Account Balance Deadline
Deadline to get account balance below $2,100 to avoid future registration blockage.
Seminary Summer Picnic
Join us for our Seminary Summer Picnic featuring food, fun, and fellowship for all!
Student Council will provide fried chicken and drinks.
You can help with extras:
Last name A–N, please bring a side dish.
Last name O–Z, please bring a dessert.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Hosted by: Student Council
Fall Online New Student Orientation - Option 1
As an extension student, you have two opportunities to join us on Zoom for your New Student Orientation. Choose whichever one works best for your schedule. We look forward to seeing you then!
Tuesday, August 20 @ 7 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time
OR
Wednesday, August 21 @ 8:30 – 10 a.m. Central Time
RSVP LINK to come.
Fall Online New Student Orientation - Option 2
As an extension student, you have two opportunities to join us on Zoom for your New Student Orientation. Choose whichever one works best for your schedule. We look forward to seeing you then!
Tuesday, August 20 @ 7 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time
OR
Wednesday, August 21 @ 8:30 – 10 a.m. Central Time
RSVP LINK to come.
Fall New Student Orientation – On Campus
New Student Orientation will take place just before the start of the fall semester, on Saturday, August 24, at 9 a.m. in Founders Hall, Room 342. Coffee and snacks will be provided in the morning, as well as lunch after the program.
We highly encourage spouses or fiancés to attend as well. This will be a more detailed look at what you need to know about Covenant and a chance to meet even more folks who are part of our Covenant community.
Childcare will be provided for children ages 6 months – 10 years old.
Cohort Student Information Meeting
Mandatory Meeting: If you are required to be in a Cohort Group, Student Life will host a mandatory large group meeting on Thursday, August 29, 10 — 11 a.m. in Founders 340Founders 340 to get things started.
Cohort Groups are peer groups led by Student Life staff that are required for students in some degree programs.
Questions? studentlife@covenantseminary.edu
For info on Cohort Groups, check out the Cohort Groups Slite Page here.
Church Fair
Looking for a church in the area? We can help! Covenant Seminary will be hosting our Second Annual Church Fair for new and continuing students.
Local church pastors and staff will be on campus to connect with you.
Look for more info to come!
Last Day to Add / Drop Full-Term Course
Includes changing from audit to credit status or dropping without a grade of W.
Fall Seminary Picnic
Mark your calendars for our Fall Seminary Picnic– and watch for more details to come soon. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Hosted by: Student Council
Covenant Seminary Fall Golf Tournament
Do you love golf? Do you love fellowship? Covenant Seminary’s Golf Tournament is just what you’re looking for!
Who / Where: CTS students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are invited to join us for an afternoon of clubs and camaraderie. The tournament is open to men and women alike—and you don’t have to be good at golf to play!
Location: Creve Coeur Golf Course (a 9-hole course close to campus).
Tee Times: Begin at 1 p.m.
Cost: $25/person (includes 9 holes and a cart in groups of 4)
Prizes Awarded For: Team, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin
Day of Prayer
No classes today so all may participate in Day of Prayer activities.
Join us for prayer with lunch following.
More details to come.
FSI Conference / Francis Schaeffer Lectures
Speaker and Topic to be determined. Look for more info to come.
Lifetime of Ministry Conference 2024 – Renewed Hope in Kingdom Ministry
Our 2024 Lifetime of Ministry Conference explores the theme of “Renewed Hope in Kingdom Ministry” with Dr. Tom Gibbs, Rev. Randy Pope, and Dr. Dan Doriani.
Student Account Balance Deadline
Deadline to get account balance below $2,100 to avoid future registration blockage.
Wednesday Classes Meet (but Not Monday Classes) / Last Day of Residential Classes
NOTE: Classes that normally meet on Wednesday will meet today instead. Monday classes will not meet.
January Term Begins
NOTE: Classes that normally meet on Wednesday will meet today instead.
January Term Ends
NOTE: Classes that normally meet on Wednesday will meet today instead.
Last Day to Add / Drop Full-Term Course
Includes changing from audit to credit status or dropping without a grade of W.
Covenant Seminary Spring Golf Tournament
Do you love golf? Do you love fellowship? Covenant Seminary’s Golf Tournament is just what you’re looking for!
Who / Where: CTS students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are invited to join us for an afternoon of clubs and camaraderie.
Location: TBD, but most likely Creve Coeur Golf Course (a 9-hole course close to campus).
More details and sign-up info to come.
Student Account Balance Deadline
Deadline to get account balance below $2,100 to avoid future registration blockage.
Final Exams for All Courses
Note: All proctored finals end at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
51st PCA General Assembly
If you’ll be in Richmond for the Assembly, stop by Covenant’s booth in the Exhibit Hall. We’d love to visit with you!
2024 Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures
The 2024 Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures at Covenant Theological Seminary feature Dr. Curt Thompson and Dr. Richard Winter.
Counseling Preview Day
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a counselor? Come join us to get a front-row seat to experience what seminary is like. Spend the day touring our campus and meeting our student and faculty, then join us in the evening for our annual Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures series.
Commencement
Join us as we celebrate the formal conferring of degrees and diplomas for this year’s graduating class. Our Commencement Speaker will be Rev. Dr. Philip Graham Ryken, President and Professor of Theology, Wheaton College.
TGC-St. Louis Presents Dr. philip Ryken
Who: The Gospel Coalition – St. Louis is thrilled to announce that Dr. Philip Ryken, President of Wheaton College and TGC Council member, has graciously agreed to join us as our guest speaker for May’s TGC-STL gathering!
Where: Community Center, Covenant Theological Seminary
Topic: “The Gifts of God for Perseverance in Ministry”
There will be light breakfast and fellowship available before Dr. Ryken’s presentation, with time for Q&A and more fellowship afterward.
The event is FREE.
Graduation Celebration
This is a night for our graduates and their families to celebrate their accomplishment with fellow grads and Covenant Seminary faculty/staff.
Mamas with Commas – Story & Food Swap
Who: Ladies of Covenant are invited to join us for our next Mamas with Commas event: Any female student, spouse, or friend of the seminary is welcome.
Mamas with Commas is designed for ladies who are juggling multiple roles such as grad student, mother, ministry leader, spouse, etc. But if the topics are of interest to you, and you're female, please do join us.
What: We'll share snacks, swap stories from the semester, have a short devotional about the mighty shoulders of God we can lean on, and share some of the load on our shoulders through some optional meal trade ideas. Hope to see you there!
Optional Activity: Cook once, eat twice! Before our gathering, cook two batches of a meal your family enjoys. Bring four refrigerated or frozen servings for a meal swap. If possible, label ingredients. As you're able, you could also bring favorite recipes, quick meal ideas, or time saving meal prep tips. If you bring a meal, you'll go home with a different one.
How: Just come! RSVP is welcomed for yourself and required for any kiddos (families of students only please) who would like childcare at the Log Cabin.
Please RSVP by 3 days before the event by contacting Annalisa Smith by email at annalisa.smith@covenantseminary.edu or by text 567.207.4288.
Morning Prayer
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Chapel
Speaker: Student Preacher
Join us for our weekly time of worship and the Word, this time with a faculty-led worship team as our Student Preaching Award recipient brings us God’s Word.
Morning Prayer
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Open Mic Night – Hosted by The Common Table
Come enjoy a night of poetry, short essays, music, art and more—created and presented by YOU and your fellow CTS students. All are welcome to listen and/or share. Snacks provided!
Also: Celebrate the publication of the 8th issue of our student-produced magazine The Common Table.
To snag a spot at the mic: Email covstudentmagazine@gmail.com. Walk-ins also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions? Email us at the address above.