Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary is pleased announce the online availability of three new courses in the Spring 2010 semester: TH510 Dispensationalism, NT520 New Testament Introduction, and PC625 Counseling Those with Disorders and Addictions.

The seminary's spring application and registration period is open through the end of January; classes start January 25. To register or to request more information, contact the seminary registrar, Paul Gibbs, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 215-368-7538, ext. 207.

Any of these courses may count toward the fulfillment of requirements for Calvary's M.Div., M.A.T.S., M.A.C.M., or Certificate programs. Additionally, the courses may be taken for transfer to another institution under a simplified form of Special Student enrollment.

CBTS President Emeritus E. R. Jordan passed into eternity on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. A memorial service at Calvary Baptist Church is planned for 7 pm, Tuesday evening, November 23.

Dr. Jordan, known affectionately to the seminary community as "Chief," was the founding pastor of Calvary Baptist Church and later went on to found Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary in 1976. Dr. Jordan fought a battle with Parkinson's disease for more than a decade; the disease advanced quickly over the course of the past two years.

Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary's administration and faculty have begun planning for the 2011 successor to the long-standing National Leadership Conference. No conference will be held in February of 2010.

The National Leadership Conference, originally planned for a three-year track with a potential run of 10 years, exceeded expectations by running annually for 15 years. Conference attendance ranged between 400 and 700 annually and brought together pastors and teachers from across the nation to present point/counterpoint views and to challenge and encourage colleagues in ministry.