Redemption Seminary Year in Review: 2024 Highlights
As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate a year of incredible milestones and blessings at Redemption Seminary. This has truly been a transformative year in our journey of equipping students for impactful ministry.
Christmas Devotional (Luke 2:40)
Celebrate and reflect on the Christmas message with this devotional from Luke 2:40.
Redemption's New Location
Redemption Seminary has moved our headquarters. We are still based out of the Phoenix area and have upgraded our office facilities to a space at the Mesa Center of Higher Education.
Overcoming Barriers to Seminary
Brandon Hilgemann has a YouTube channel. This week he has an interview with Dr. John Schwandt where they get into the founding story and innovations that Redemption Seminary is offering to adults interested in learning theology in a serious and programmatic way — but a way that accommodates and integrates with a realistic busy life.
Graduate Interview, Robert Frisone
Robert graduated with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies as part of the first graduating class from Redemption Seminary (2022). Watch a short interview where Dr. Joel Wingo (Redemption Seminary Academic Dean) interviews Robert Frisone about his experience earning a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies at Redemption Seminary. He asks about Robert's fears and questions about how the program would fit into his full-time schedule. Robert explains how he completed the program in two years without compromising on important areas of his life. He asks about which courses impacted him the most and why. Robert explains how the program helped him apply theology to his life and ministry. Robert also provides tips for potential students.
Redemption Seminary is Accredited!
The wait is over! At their January meeting, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) voted to grant accreditation to Redemption Seminary.
The Religious Life of Theological Students by Warfield
Dr. Benjamin Breckenridge Warfield delivered this address at the Autumn Conference at Princeton Theological Seminary, on October 4, 1911. Although it is over 100 years old and meant for young men pursuing the pastorate, there remains much that anyone in ministry service should consider for themself today.
Dr. Nkawmbi's Workflow for Meditating on the Word
Dr. Vincent Nkwambi produced a wonderful lecture and tool (called a Workflow in Logos) for meditating on the Lord’s word. The tool is a free download in Logos and he shows you how to download it.
Logos Bible Software
Logos Bible Software is the primary source for Redemption Seminary’s curricular content. This post offers discount links to Logos products and services for students, as well as various discounts, including the free book of the month, available to everyone.
OverviewBible
OverviewBible helps you get the big picture of what the Bible is all about in a non-preachy, jargon-free way. We focus on what you should know—not what you should believe.
Veritas Press
Veritas Press has been providing resources, curricula, and courses for homeschool families and Christian private schools for decades. The Detweiler’s also believe in helping parents grow in the grace and understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
James River College Partnership
Redemption Seminary is honored to partner with James River Church and James River College, offering graduates an opportunity to continue their education with an innovative, flexible, and practical master’s degree program.
Covering the Evaluation Day for the Institution in Prayer
We are excited to invite you to be a part of a powerful and transformative moment in the life of Redemption Seminary. As we strive to continue our mission to provide excellence in distance education and spiritual growth, we are humbled to announce that the day of our accreditation evaluation has arrived. Please consider being part of this important day by scheduling 15 minutes of prayer for the seminary on this day.
Learners and Leaders Livestream Event
Church members often wait in line for spiritual shepherding and attention from the pastor, which is frustrating for parishioners and overwhelming for pastors. Each church already has people that can multiply the church’s shepherding and ministry work with proper training. Learn how spiritual growth among adults can provide multiplying benefits to help address this problem.
The Domino Effect in Church Leadership
Church members often wait in line for spiritual shepherding and attention from the pastor, which is frustrating for parishioners and overwhelming for pastors. Each church already has people that can multiply the church’s shepherding and ministry work with proper training. Learn how spiritual growth among adults can provide multiplying benefits to help address this problem.
Elyse Fitzpatrick
Check out Elyse Fitzpatrick’s website, which has a tremendous amount of wisdom, downloadable video study series, and study guides.
Graduate Interview, Patricia Iorillo
Patricia graduated with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies as part of the first graduating class from Redemption Seminary.
Patricia enrolled in the program already having earned a Master of Science in Educational Psychology and is highly qualified to speak about the educational quality and innovative structure of Redemption Seminary. Listen to what she says as she discusses her experience with Redemption’s Academic Dean, Dr. Joel Wingo.
The Meaning of "the World" and the Problem of Pleasure
The apostle John talks about “the world” in dramatically different ways. In John 3:16 we read that “God so loved the world…” but in his first epistle, John tells us “not to love the world or anything in the world.” How should we understand this and how does it influence our understanding of our attitudes toward pleasure? Dr. Gary Thomas presents a lecture on this topic. Redemption Seminary uses lecture content like this to produce studies that are the building blocks for its courses. Work through this short study and see if it helps with your daily growth in grace and understanding of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
What is Spiritual Formation?
Dr. Ben Witherington III defines and explains what spiritual formation is. He explains how the NT suggests that spiritual formation is not really a separate activity so much as something integrated into the normal Christian life on a daily basis.
Is Seminary Worth the Risk?
Working through graduate-level coursework takes time and commitment. Even though Redemption Seminary takes most of the financial risk out of attending seminary, is it worth the time and effort? or are there other risks to consider? Dr. John Schwandt explores answers to some of the most common and important questions people have when thinking about Redemption Seminary.

