Shaping the Next Generation: A Conversation with Ligon Duncan

We sat down with Ligon Duncan, Chancellor/CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary, to discuss his conversion and ministry, the history and work of Reformed Theological Seminary, and, of course, a few of his favourite Banner titles.
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00:00-00:52: Introduction
00:53-04:45: Formative years and conversion
04:46-08:03: Spiritual investment by others
08:04-12:38: How did seminary shape and impact you?
12:39-20:06: Sojourning in Scotland
20:07-29:23: Some Banner favourites
29:24-36:13: The work of Reformed Theological Seminary
36:14-44:20: Theological education and sanctification
44:21-51:19: Causes for concern, and encouragement
Ligon's Banner Picks:
Brooks, Thomas, Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices
- banneroftruth.org/store/chris...
Bucer, Martin, Concerning the True Care of Souls
- banneroftruth.org/store/churc...
Marlorat, Augustin, Prayers on the Psalms: From the Scottish Psalter of 1595 (Pocket Puritans)
- banneroftruth.org/store/devot...
Warfield, B. B., Faith and Life (note especially the address 'The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:16, 17)
- banneroftruth.org/store/theol...
Warfield, B. B., The Saviour of the World
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Other Resources Mentioned:
Blair Smith, D., and Miller, Matthew, eds., From Generation to Generation: Writings in Honour of Douglas F. Kelly (Christian Focus, 2023).
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Cunningham, William, An Introduction to Theological Studies (edited and introduced by J. Ligon Duncan III)
- www.abebooks.co.uk/9781884416026/Introduction-Theological-Studies-Lectures-William-1884416020/plp
Garretson, James, ed., Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry: A Collection of Addresses and Articles by Faculty and Friends of Princeton Theological Seminary (2 Vols, in Vol. 2 of which can be found Warfield's 'The Religious Life of Theological Students').
- banneroftruth.org/store/churc...
Witsius, Herman, The Character of a Genuine Theologian (some of the lecture, but not all, accessible here):
- books.google.com/books?id=MVQ...)
For more information:
Dr. Ligon Duncan: ligonduncan.com/
Reformed Theological Seminary: rts.edu/
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