Upcoming events
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Convocation 2024
Thursday, September 12
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us in dedicating the upcoming academic year to the Lord and celebrating his work in our community.
Past Events
Christopher Watkin in New York City
Join us for the following events where Leading Christian Social Theorist Dr. Christopher Watkin will be in New York City. Registration is required.
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 | 9:00-11:00AM The Social Contract - Strengthening Relationships with Neighbors by Understanding Social Bonds
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 | 7:00 PM Critical Theory with Dr. Christopher Watkin and Dr. Eric Gregory - Critical Theory and how, if at all the concerns of critical theorists can be addressed by the church
Saturday, January 27th, 2024 | 9:00AM - 3:45 PM Living the Christian Life in New York City - Themes from 1st and 2nd Peter
RTS NYC Graduation
Friday, January 26th, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate our graduates in the beautiful Neo-Gothic sanctuary of Central Presbyterian Church! Dr. Michael Kruger, Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity and President of RTS Charlotte, will be the commencement speaker. Mr. Bob Doll, Chairman of the Board for the Lausanne Movement and Choral Director for Stone Hill Church in Princeton, NJ, will be our pianist. Dr. Christopher Watkin, Fellow of Philosophy and Culture at RTS NYC, will participate in the program. The service will led by RTS NYC Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Executive Director Dr. Jay Harvey and Professor of Old Testament and Dean of Students Dr. Bill Fullilove. RTS Board Member Mr. Paul Hurst, J.D. will be awarding degrees on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
Living the Christian Life in New York City: Themes from 1st and 2nd Peter (Exilic Church Manhattan)
Saturday 27 January 2024 | 9:00AM-3:45PM
RTS New York City launched in 2015. Rev. Dr. Timothy Keller was a founding Lecturer. Each year Dr. Keller taught a course called Living the Christian Life in Secular Culture. This conference gathers RTS faculty, lecturers, and fellows with local NYC pastors to direct our attention to same theme. How do we live faithfully and joyfully in NYC? We will spend a day immersing ourselves in themes from 1st and 2nd Peter. The Apostle Peter reminds us that Christians in every age are to live as "exiles." We will explore this notion of exile together through Scriptural exposition, discussion, and application of themes found in 1st and 2nd Peter: Exile, Hope, Virtue, Scripture, Gentleness, and the New Earth. The conference design embodies the dynamic that we find in the classroom at RTS NYC. Our faculty partners with the church in NYC to train leaders for kingdom service. We will make short study guides of each theme and the conference audio available for personal or congregational use. We hope for this gathering to be the first of many future gatherings to encourage local pastors, Christians, and congregations.
Sunday Morning Worship at Exilic Church
Sunday, January 28th, 2024 | 10:30 AM & 12:30PM
Dr. Michael Kruger, Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity and President of RTS Charlotte, will be preaching at Exilic Church in Manhattan. The sermon will address the topic of the misuse of authority in the church.
Queens Connexus Mental Health and Leaders, Preventing Toxic Leadership
Judy Cha, Ph.D., LMFT & Michael Hillerman, Ph.D., LPC
Saturday, January 20th, 2024 | 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Stress is an inevitable aspect of life, particularly when we have responsibilities to fulfill. Unfortunately, stress can trigger our negative, outdated childhood traits to resurface.
Join us as RTS Assistant Professor Dr. Jay Harvey moderates for a panel discussion with Dr. Judy Cha, author of "Who You Are: Internalizing the Gospel to Find Your True Identity," and Dr Michael Hillerman, Director of Counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary, as they delve into the identification and prevention of toxic behaviors in both yourself and your leaders. Learn how to recognize these traits and cultivate positive practices to overcome them.
Public Lecture, Q&A, and Seminary Open House (Central Presbyterian Church)
Dr. Mike Kruger,
Thursday, October 19th, 2023 | 6:00-7:20PM
Dr. Michael Kruger, President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament at the Charlotte Campus of Reformed Theological Seminary, will give a public lecture entitled “Answering Ten Common Challenges to orthodox Christian Faith.” This highly engaging talk will critique, and constructively engage, ten major objections to Biblical Christianity. Following the lecture participants will have the opportunity to attend a lecture at RTS New York City in Dr. Bill Fullilove’s Genesis to Deuteronomy course. Information on RTS New York City programs and scholarships will be provided.
Dr. Kruger is a renowned scholar of early Christianity and the New Testament. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society, and author of many high acclaimed books on Christianity and Apologetics. On 6 June of 2022 he wrote a review of The Apocryphal Gospels for the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Kruger teaches Gospels at RTS New York City.
Dr. Bill Fullilove is Professor of Old Testament at RTS New York City and Dean of Students. He is is editing a major Old Testament Commentary series with Crossway. He is also the Executive Pastor and Scholar in Residence at Mclean Presbyterian Church.
Song of Solomon Part II: What if your spouse is not your first sexual encounter? (Columbia University)
Dr. Jay Harvey,
Thursday, October 12th, 2023 | 8:30PM
Rev. Dr. Jay Harvey, is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Executive Director at RTS New York City. He is also the Scholar in Residence at Exilic Church in Manhattan and the Founding Director of the Center for the Bible. Last Fall he spoke to a group of Columbia students on the Song of Solomon as the ideal for the marriage relationship. Given the high standard of the Christian sexual ethic, however, many struggle with shame due to past relationships in their past or their spouse’s past. This Fall, Dr. Harvey will speak to finding freedom and wholeness with a future spouse, or as a single person, when your spouse is not your first sexual encounter. Due to capacity and security at Columbia University this is a closed event. If you are a Columbia University student and desire to attend please email amclain@rtrs.edu for details.
The Inerrancy and Historical Reliability of the Scriptures (Columbia University)
Dr. Mike Kruger,
Thursday, October 19th, 2023 | 8:30PM
Dr. Michael Kruger, President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament at the Charlotte Campus of Reformed Theological Seminary, will speak to Columbia University Students at a closed meeting. Columbia University students who are interested in attending may email amclain@rts.edu from a Columbia University email address for details. Dr. Kruger is a renowned scholar of early Christianity and the New Testament. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society, and author of many high acclaimed books on Christianity and Apologetics. On 6 June of 2022 he wrote a review of The Apocryphal Gospels for the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Kruger teaches Gospels at RTS New York City.
Gospel City Movement Revisited Live Podcast Recording and Dinner (East Harlem)
City to City, Grace in Common, Redeemer East Harlem
Friday, September 15th, 2023 | 6:30-9:30PM
The Grace in Common Podcast and RTS New York City local partner City to City New York are hosting a live podcast recording to discuss how Tim Keller's important book Center Church remains relevant today and how it might be updated or adjusted going forward. Guests include Robert Guerrero, Justin Adour, Jennifer Chan, and Abe Cho. Dr. Gray Sutanto of Grace in Common is teaching Apologetics at RTS New York City October 19-21 as an intensive.
RTS New York City will be giving away a number of books authored and autographed by the Grace in Common Podcast team.
RSVP today! Limited seating is available. Dinner will be provided.
RTS NYC Chapel Gathering
led by Rev. Dr. Justin Adour and Ms. Julia Cho
Thursday, May 11th, 2023 | 7:15-7:45PM
Please join us for an end of semester chapel gathering on May 11th from 7:15-7:45PM at Central Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. Rev. Dr. Justin Adour will be speaking. Ms. Julia Cho will lead music. Pastor Adour is the founding pastor of Redeemer East Harlem and the first graduate of RTS New York City. RSVP required to attend.
“Curious” Forum on Biblical Creation
feat. Dr. Christopher Watkin
hosted in partnership with Exilic Church in Manhattan
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 | 2:00-3:00PM
Is the earth young or old, and does it matter? Did God really create humanity with only two genders? Are Christians called to care for the environment, and if so, how? In this upcoming forum, Dr. Christopher Watkin will explore these and other questions raised by the biblical account of creation in Genesis 1–2. Dr. Watkin is a world-renowned scholar and author of several acclaimed books, including his book on Creation and contemporary culture. He is also RTS’s Fellow in Philosophy and Culture at the Center for the Bible. This forum is part of the “Curious” series hosted by Exilic (located at 240 W. 37th St., 2nd Floor) and is open to skeptics and anyone with serious questions about Christianity. It will include a panel discussion followed by ample time for Q&A. Please RSVP below.
RTS NYC Open House
feat. In-Person Class with Dr. Bill Fullilove
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 | 7:30-9:00 PM
Please join us for RTS NYC’s second Open House of the semester, featuring an in-person class taught by Dr. Bill Fullilove on Joshua to Esther. Following the class, RTS staff will answer questions about the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) program: course offerings, admissions process, scholarship programs, and more. This is also a great opportunity to converse with current students about their RTS experiences and about the unique blessing and challenge of attending seminary in the City. This event will take place at Central Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. Please RSVP below.
RTS NYC Open House
feat. In-Person Class with Dr. Paul Jeon
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 | 6:00-7:30PM
Please join us for RTS NYC’s first Open House of the semester, featuring an in-person class taught by Dr. Paul Jeon on the Pauline Epistles. The class will be followed by breakout sessions with RTS staff answering questions about the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) program: course offerings, admissions process, scholarship programs, and more. This is also a great opportunity to converse with current students about their RTS experiences and about the unique blessing and challenge of attending seminary in the City. This event will take place at Central Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. Please RSVP below.
No registration required for this event.
Manhattan Pastors Gathering
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
“Is Christianity Good for Society?” Manhattan pastors are faced with this question nearly every day as they do evangelism, prepare sermons, and offer spiritual counsel. Dr. Christopher Watkin will demonstrate how the Biblical narrative undermines the claim that Christianity is bad for society. He will demonstrate pastors and ministry leaders can bring these truths forward persuasively to their congregations. This even is co-hosted by City to City NYC and RTS New York City. There will be a lecture, Q&A, and breakout sessions. The event will take place at 150 W 83rd in Classroom 307.
Queens Connexus Winter Workshop
Monday, January 16th, 2023 | 7:00-9:30 PM
“How Does the Bible Undermine Forces of Shame in Our Lives?” What models and insights from Scripture can we draw upon in our preaching and ministry practice to bring peace and dignity? Dr. Christopher Watkin joins pastors and ministry leaders in Queens to address these questions. There will be a lecture, and panel discussion with Q&A. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Jay Harvey of RTS New York City and comprised of Queens Pastors: Rev. David Chong of Elm Church; Rev. Larry Mayberry of Queens Church; and, Rev. Jonathan Nason of New Hope Church. This Workshop is open to all. Co-hosted by Center for the Bible and Queens Connexus at Elm Church. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided throughout the evening.
Bully Pulpit: Panel Discussion
Friday, October 21st, 2022 | 6:00-7:00 PM
Join us for a presentation from Dr. Michael Kruger on his forthcoming book, Bully Pulpit, which addresses the disturbing phenomenon of pastoral abuse. Dr. Kruger will share why he wrote this timely book and what he discovered. Dr. Aaron Chung, Founding Senior Pastor of Exilic Church in Manhattan, and Dr. Michael Carrion, Founding Senior Pastor of Promised Land Covenant Church, will join Dr. Kruger in a panel discussion after his presentation. Dr. Jay Harvey, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Executive Director of RTS New York City, will moderate the discussion.
Those interested in learning more about the programs of RTS New York City are invited to attend a presentation from 7:00-8:00 PM. Students and faculty will be on hand to answer questions. Scholarship opportunities will be discussed.
Location: Central Presbyterian Church
Biblical Critical Theory: Online Discussion
Dr. Christopher Watkin and Dr. Gray Sutanto will join us for an online discussion of Dr. Watkin’s forthcoming book, Biblical Critical Theory, from Zondervan Academic. In Biblical Critical Theory, Christopher Watkin shows how the Bible and its unfolding story help us make sense of modern life and culture. Critical theories exist to critique what we think we know about reality and the social, political, and cultural structures in which we live. In doing so, they make visible the values and beliefs of a culture in order to scrutinize and change them.
Biblical Critical Theory exposes and evaluates the often-hidden assumptions and concepts that shape late-modern society, examining them through the lens of the biblical story running from Genesis to Revelation, and asking urgent questions like:
How does the Bible's storyline help us understand our society, our culture, and ourselves?
How do specific doctrines help us engage thoughtfully in the philosophical, political, and social questions of our day?
How can we analyze and critique culture and its alternative critical theories through Scripture?
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 | 4:30-5:30 PM
