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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Knox_Theological_Seminary > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Knox_Theological_Seminary.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knox_Theological_Seminary > Source revision: 1309635938 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Evangelical theological seminary Knox Theological Seminary Type Evangelical Seminary Established 1989 Accreditation Association of Theological Schools Chairman Peter Bartuska President Scott Manor Provost Timothy Sansbury Students 200 Location Fort Lauderdale , Florida , USA Campus Urban Website https://knoxseminary.edu - [Reformed Christianity portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Reformed_Christianity) **Knox Theological Seminary** is an independent, [reformed](/source/Reformed_tradition) [evangelical](/source/Evangelical) seminary in [Fort Lauderdale, Florida](/source/Fort_Lauderdale%2C_Florida), US, founded in 1989 by [D. James Kennedy](/source/D._James_Kennedy).[1] The school provides ministry training as a fully online seminary.[2] ## History Named after the Scottish reformer [John Knox](/source/John_Knox), Knox Theological Seminary was founded in 1989 by D. James Kennedy (1930–2007), Senior pastor of [Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church](/source/Coral_Ridge_Presbyterian_Church). Kennedy wanted to build an institution that would teach and equip men and women to become pastors, teachers, evangelists, and lay workers who would fulfill the [Great Commission](/source/Great_Commission) and impact all aspects of culture. The goal, he said, was to train ministers who would "stand for truth without compromise and have a zeal for evangelism."[3] At that time, the seminary was a subsidiary of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. The seminary became an independent free-standing institution under the governance of its board of directors on July 1, 2013. ## Academics In 2023, Knox had 20 full-time, adjunct, and visiting instructors. Scott Manor is President of the seminary as well as Professor of Historical Theology. [Gerald Bray](/source/Gerald_Bray), [Bryan Chapell](/source/Bryan_Chapell), [Robert L. Reymond](/source/Robert_L._Reymond) and [Bruce Waltke](/source/Bruce_Waltke) have lectured there in the past. Knox currently offers three Masters courses and one Doctorate,[4] as well as several certificate programs.[5] ## Governance Knox is governed by a board of directors. Knox Seminary's board installed Samuel Lamerson as president in November 2014. Lamerson was professor of New Testament before becoming president. The seminary continues to have a close relationship with [Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church](/source/Coral_Ridge_Presbyterian_Church), including 25% board membership. ## Accreditation The school graduated its first class in 1993 and was granted accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools in 2005.[4][6] Knox obtained ATS approval in 2012 to offer two master's degree programs (Biblical and Theological Studies, Christianity and Culture) entirely online. The seminary is part of the [AAAS](/source/American_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science) joint programme with the ATS, Science for Seminaries.[7] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Clary, Mike (March 13, 2016). ["Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church names new lead pastor"](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-coral-ridge-pastor-named-20160313-story.html). *South Florida Sun-Sentinel*. Retrieved August 26, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Homepage"](https://www.knoxseminary.edu/). *Knox Theological Seminary*. Retrieved November 22, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Williams, Herbert Lee (1999) [1990]. *D. James Kennedy: The Man and His Ministry*. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. p. 249. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ATS_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ATS_4-1) ["Knox Theological Seminary"](https://ats.edu/member-schools/knox-theological-seminary). *The Commission on Accrediting*. The Association of Theological Schools. Retrieved August 26, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Certificate Programs"](https://www.knoxseminary.edu/certificate-programs). *Knox Theological Seminary*. Retrieved November 22, 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-DAPIP_6-0)** ["Knox Theological Seminary"](https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/176266). *Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs*. U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education. Retrieved August 26, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Knox Theological Seminary"](https://www.scienceforseminaries.org/school/knox-theological-seminary/). *Science for Seminaries*. Retrieved May 24, 2023. 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