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Whitefield Theological Seminary

Coordinates: 28°02′56″N 81°55′56″W / 28.0490°N 81.9322°W / 28.0490; -81.9322
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Whitefield Theological Seminary
TypeSeminary
Established1980 (1980)
Religious affiliation
Reformed Presbyterian Church General Assembly
PresidentJason L. Bradfield
DeanRichard Glau
Location, ,
United States
CampusDistance Education
Websitewhitefield.edu

Whitefield Theological Seminary is an unaccredited distance education Reformed theological seminary in Lakeland, Florida, United States. A conservative confessional institution, it teaches from the Reformed perspective of Protestant Christianity. The seminary holds to the Westminster Standards which includes the Confession of 1647, Larger and Shorter Catechism. Courses of study are offered on-site at the seminary's Lakeland offices but primarily through distance learning.

The seminary is affiliated with the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. Its website states that "all degree programs are designed for use in conjunction with church-related ministries".[1] The school derives its name from 18th century revivalist George Whitefield. Founder and first president Kenneth Gary Talbot died[2] on August 18, 2022. Mr. Jason L. Bradfield, M.A., has served as interim president since September 5, 2022.

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References

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  1. ^ "Seminary History". Whitefield Theological Seminary.
  2. ^ "Reverend Dr. Kenneth Gary Talbot – View Obituary & Service Information".
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