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rpcscotland.org Ian Gillies, student under care of the Scottish Presbytery, is studying at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Here is an update from him: Dear Brothers, Sisters, and Friends, After a few weeks in Scotland over the holiday period, I have…

Alumni Reflections – Ethan Masters

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semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Ethan Masters. Ethan Masters – Spring 2017 Having studied history at Genev…

Alumni Reflections – Kara Kauffman

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semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Kara Kauffman. Kara Kauffman – Spring 2017 God did so many things in my li…

Alumni Reflections – Lauren Della Piazza

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Lauren Della Piazza. Lauren Della Piazza – Autumn 2016 Then: Student at Ge…

Alumni Reflections – Rachel Mack

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Rachel Mack. Rachel Mack – Spring 2016 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: School Teacher I can truthfully say that the Semester in Scotland Program was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. The program not only gave me the ability to experience a new culture and see great historic sites, which I had been greatly looking forward to, but most importantly, it was a time to learn about God's Word. [ 303 more words ]
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semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Rachel Mack. Rachel Mack – Spring 2016 Then: Student at Geneva College Now…

Alumni Reflections – Nicki Losh

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Nicki Losh. Nicki Losh – Spring 2016 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Care Worker The Semester in Scotland Program was one of the highlights of my collegiate career. The coursework challenged me to delve deeper into my learning than I ever had before. [ 116 more words ]
https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/05/21/alumni-reflections-nicki-losh/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Nicki Losh. Nicki Losh – Spring 2016 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: …

Alumni Reflections – Juliana Miller

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Juliana Miller. Juliana Miller – Autumn 2015 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Nursing Student Spending a semester in Scotland was one of the most spiritually life changing experiences of my life. Some of my most precious memories were made during this semester. [ 323 more words ]
https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/05/14/alumni-reflections-juliana-miller/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Juliana Miller. Juliana Miller – Autumn 2015 Then: Student at Geneva Colle…

Alumni Reflections – Castine Allmond

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Castine Allmond. Castine Allmond – Autumn 2015 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Videographer The Semester in Scotland program was a great experience for multiple reasons. One reason is the fact that you not only learn about the history of the Reformed religion, but then get a chance to stand in the location where those moments happened. [ 285 more words ]
https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/05/09/alumni-reflections-castine-allmond/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Castine Allmond. Castine Allmond – Autumn 2015 Then: Student at Geneva Col…

Alumni Reflections – Joseph Dunlap

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Joseph Dunlap. Joseph Dunlap – Spring 2015 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Seminary Student at RP Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” (Jer. 31:3). Recorded in his memoir for 1698, Thomas Boston, then licentiate, found this text to be something of a timely Ebenezer to his soul, as he was emerging from a time of spiritual leanness, and discovering in clearer ways the Lord’s gracious providence toward him. [ 421 more words ]
https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/alumni-reflections-joseph-dunlap/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Joseph Dunlap. Joseph Dunlap – Spring 2015 Then: Student at Geneva College…

Alumni Reflections – Rosie Perkins

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Rosie Perkins. Rosie Perkins – Autumn 2014 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Care Worker Semester in Scotland was a season in life of being discipled by people who deeply love the Lord, and I often share that it was the best four months of my life. [ 351 more words ]

https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/04/23/alumni-reflections-rosie-perkins/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Rosie Perkins. Rosie Perkins – Autumn 2014 Then: Student at Geneva College…

Alumni Reflections – Debbie Shafer Beer

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Debbie Beer. Debbie Beer – Autumn 2014 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Homemaker The Semester in Scotland program was life changing and a dream come true. I had dreamed of doing the program ever since I went to visit Scotland the summer before my sister did the program. [ 121 more words ]

https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/04/17/alumni-reflections-debbie-shafer-beer/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Debbie Beer. Debbie Beer – Autumn 2014 Then: Student at Geneva College Now…

Alumni Reflections: Christopher Little

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Christopher Little. Christopher Little – Autumn 2013 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Church Planting Pastor in United Brethren Church Few things have impacted my life like Semester in Scotland has. The courses were insightful, challenging, and conducive to good conversation, both in and outside of the classroom. [ 227 more words ]

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semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Christopher Little. Christopher Little – Autumn 2013 Then: Student at Gene…

Alumni Reflections: Nathanael Miller

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Nathanael Miller. Nathanael Miller – Autumn 2013 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Youth Pastor at Faith Bible Fellowship Church Not too long ago I was speaking with one of the youth in our church about their desire to attend college after high school. [ 440 more words ]

https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/04/02/alumni-reflections-nathanael-miller/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Nathanael Miller. Nathanael Miller – Autumn 2013 Then: Student at Geneva C…

Alumni Reflections – Kelly Favand

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Kelly Favand. Kelly Favand – Autumn 2013 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Seamstress The Semester in Scotland programme left a mark on my mind and heart that I do not believe will ever fade. I believe this is because of what the programme offers students in the form of time and relationships. [ 418 more words ]

https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/03/26/alumni-reflections-kelly-favand/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Kelly Favand. Kelly Favand – Autumn 2013 Then: Student at Geneva College N…

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Alumni Reflections: Tim Wolff

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Tim Wolff. Tim Wolff – Autumn 2013 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Director of Youth Discipleship at Visalia Christian Reformed Church The Semester in Scotland program was a lot more stretching than I was expecting it to be. Beyond having the chance to explore the most beautiful country in the world each day, it was a chance to grow in my understanding of God with the help of some of the smartest, most thoughtful pastors/professors I’ve interacted with. [ 69 more words ]

https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/03/19/alumni-reflections-tim-wolff/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Tim Wolff. Tim Wolff – Autumn 2013 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Di…

Good News

rpcscotland.org The latest edition of Good News is available to download here: Good News – March 2018 For those who attend a Scottish RP Church, you can pick your free copy up there. For everyone else, if yo…

Alumni Reflections: Graci Arias

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Graci Arias. Graci Arias – Autumn 2011 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Speech Pathologist/Therapist I participated in the the Semester in Scotland program in the fall of 2011; it seems odd that it was so long ago because I think about it so frequently. [ 179 more words ]

https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/03/12/alumni-reflections-graci-arias/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Graci Arias. Graci Arias – Autumn 2011 Then: Student at Geneva College Now…

Alumni Reflections – Jonathan Key

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Jonathan Key. Ryan Dewey – Spring 2009 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Student at Mid-America Reformed Seminary Because of the Semester in Scotland program, I gained my first real exposure to Protestant theology. It helped set my course as I pursue seminary and theological training in a way I never could have anticipated.

https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/03/05/alumni-reflections-jonathan-key/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Jonathan Key. Jonathan Key – Spring 2009 Then: Student at Geneva College N…

Alumni Reflections – Ryan Dewey

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Ryan Dewey. Ryan Dewey – Autumn 2008 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: Student Ministry Director at Cornerstone Church When I think of my time in Scotland back in 2008 there is nothing but great memories. It was awesome to be apart of a church in Scotland where the Gospel is preached and having a relationship with Jesus is lived out. [ 94 more words ]

https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/03/01/alumni-reflections-ryan-dewey/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Ryan Dewey. Ryan Dewey – Autumn 2008 Then: Student at Geneva College Now: …

[02/23/18]   Semester in Scotland students will be representing the programme today at Geneva College's Off Campus Study Fair. Stop by and say hi to Lauren, Kara, Ethan, and Jordan!

Alumni Reflections – Jasmine Martin Thompson

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Jasmine Thompson. Jasmine Thompson – Autumn 2007 Then: Student at Allan Hancock College Now: Studying Graphic Arts, Design, Printing, Photography at the Art Institute of Tennessee and Nashville My time with Semester in Scotland was a wonderful growing experience, emotionally, and spiritually. [ 29 more words ]

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semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Jasmine Thompson. Jasmine Thompson – Autumn 2007 Then: Student at Allan Ha…

Alumni Reflections – Brenda Gladfelter McCollum

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Brenda McCollum. Brenda McCollum – Autumn 2007 Then: Geneva College student Now: Homemaker My time in Airdrie doing the Semester in Scotland programme was such a benefit to me. Even though I grew up in the Reformed Presbyterian Church and had some knowledge of the things we studied, such as the Westminster Confession of Faith and theology in general, studying it all in the setting of the church and being able to take so much time to read through and discuss the material helped the knowledge to really seep into my head and also into my heart. [ 104 more words ]

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semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Brenda McCollum. Brenda McCollum – Autumn 2007 Then: Geneva College studen…

Alumni Reflections – Ben Gordon

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon – Autumn 2006 Then: Geneva College student Now: Graduate Student, studying data analytics at The George Washington University The SIS program was a unique opportunity for me as a ministry student to get a glimpse of what ministry and church life looks like in a different context. [ 161 more words ]

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semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon – Autumn 2006 Then: Geneva College student Now: Gra…

Alumni Reflections – Sharon Stockdale

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Sharon Stockdale. Sharon Stockdale – Spring 2006 I am the person I am today because of the way in which the Lord used my time in Scotland. The Lord taught me so much during my time in Scotland. I am still coming to see and understand some of the seeds that were planted there. [ 420 more words ]

https://semesterinscotland.wordpress.com/2018/01/30/alumni-reflections-sharon-stockdale/

semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from Sharon Stockdale. Sharon Stockdale – Spring 2006 I am the person I am toda…

Alumni Reflections – John Gardner & Jackie Ellis Gardner

Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from John and Jackie Gardner. John Gardner and Jackie Ellis Gardner – Autumn 2004 Then – Geneva College students Now- John is the youth pastor at Chapel Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Beaver, Pennsylvania; Jackie, his wife, is a teacher at Beaver County Christian School. [ 314 more words ]

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semesterinscotland.wordpress.com Continuing in our series of past students reflecting on how the programme has impacted them, this week we are hearing from John and Jackie Gardner. John Gardner and Jackie Ellis Gardner – Autumn 20…