Edinburgh Theological Seminary

🎓 Meet Gevimar Margate – a recent BTh graduate from ETS and soon to be formally installed as Pastor of Grace Baptist Church Alloa.

🎓 Congratulations to our recent graduates! From BTh to MTh, we give thanks for each student as they step into ministry, mission, and further study. Read more: ets.ac.uk/ets-graduation…

Will you be joining us in Edinburgh on Saturday 27th September for the ETS Annual Conference? Book your place here: ets.ac.uk/annual-confere…

Join us this September for a chance to experience the community, teaching, and everyday life at ETS. We’d love to welcome you. Sign up here - ets.ac.uk/open-day

Ben Castaneda recently led a training for lay preachers in the Western Isles Presbytery. 29 attendees heard talks on the power of preaching and the practice of preaching, followed by a helpful Q&A session. Many thanks to Thomas Davis and Back Free Church for the arrangements.

The General Assembly of the Free Church has appointed Dr Thomas Davis as the next Principal of Edinburgh Theological Seminary. Read more: bit.ly/dr-thomas-davi…

Booking is now open for the ETS Annual Conference! Join us this September as we discuss discipleship, mission, and church planting in light of the Great Commission. Find out more & book - ets.ac.uk/annual-confere…

The ETS Awards Ceremony (Fri 9 May) brought the academic year to a joyful close with outstanding singing, student reflections and warm celebration. Principal Iver Martin closed with an address on walking daily with Jesus. Congratulations to all our students on their achievements!

Whether you’re exploring ministry, teaching, pastoral care, mission work, or simply want to deepen your understanding of Scripture, the BTh degree can equip you to serve in meaningful ways — wherever you are. 📚 Find out more: ets.ac.uk/bth

Recordings from Dr Chad Van Dixhoorn’s recent visit to ETS are now available to listen to online. Catch his talk 'Creeds and Confessions: A Cost-Benefit Analysis' on our YouTube channel. youtube.com/watch?v=LhEcM4…

We’re still accepting applications for September entry to our Bachelor of Theology and Personal Study Programmes. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch. More info can be found on our website – ets.ac.uk

ETS Awards and Thanksgiving Ceremony 2025 Join us next Friday (9th) for a joyful evening as students, staff, families and friends gather to celebrate our students’ hard work and give thanks for all God has done this year. Read more: ets.ac.uk/ets-awards-202…

Last day of the term at ETS and we’re all smiling in our preaching bands - or at least Principal Martin is. (This is what happens when he’s out of the office!)

Thinking of applying to ETS? If you're coming to Edinburgh, we invite you to visit ETS and take a tour of our Seminary. We'd love to meet you! To arrange a visit, send us a message or get in touch via our website – ets.ac.uk/contact

ETS is delighted to welcome Dr Chad Van Dixhoorn as a guest speaker this Thursday at 2.00pm in Chalmers Hall. This free event is open to all — we’d be glad to have you join us. More details: bit.ly/ets-chad-van-d…

Students at ETS have recently had the opportunity to hear from a variety of people involved in ministry across the Free Church of Scotland — each offering insight into different spheres of gospel service. Read more: ets.ac.uk/ministry-oppor…

“Revelation — the book congregations most want preached… and the one many preachers fear the most.” In this clip, Dr Ben Castaneda explains why it’s worth studying—not just for the strange imagery, but for how it unveils spiritual reality through the lens of Christ’s victory.

All welcome to join us at ETS on Thursday 27 March for a special lecture with Dr Chad Van Dixhoorn at 2pm in the Chalmers Hall. His lecture is titled: Creeds and Confessions: A Cost-Benefit Analysis. Read more - bit.ly/ets-chad-van-d…