The unchanging truths of Scripture are both relevant and revelatory when it comes to addressing complex moral questions of life, culture, and the common good.

Biblically-grounded theology shapes more than one’s private beliefs; it operates as a framework through which to engage the world. The Reformed tradition is rooted in a conviction that the implications and applications of Scripture extend to all areas of life. Public theology is a natural outgrowth and application of the Reformed tradition, especially as expressed in Westminster’s confessional commitments.

Part of the church’s calling is to boldly and winsomely champion truth and wisdom—including in matters of public witness and everyday life. The church needs leaders with a coherent theology from which to think and communicate clearly about pressing social issues. We believe Westminster’s historical theological distinctives have much to offer the church in this regard.

We desire to train pastors and church leaders to think from a biblical foundation and wrestle with how to faithfully apply those truths in real- world situations. We believe we must strive to be neither more nor less politically prescriptive than our theology allows, and we must always keep politics in proper perspective—subordinate to the transcendent Kingdom of God.

Against the backdrop of today’s pressing issues, we want to elevate conversations about the emerging issues of the future. The church has too often been late to address the issues that dominate public discourse, leaving people to grasp for answers without sufficient theological grounding. Instead, we must anticipate the issues of tomorrow and begin preparing the church today.