About Us

Extending Puritan Reformed's mission of biblical excellence through accessible online learning, Transform serves as a bridge for individuals seeking to deepen their theological understanding outside traditional programs.
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Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary’s new Online Certificate Program is designed to equip students for faithful service to Christ and His church through rich, accessible theological education. Rooted in the historic Reformed and Puritan tradition, this program offers biblical, experiential, and practical ministry training that is deeply God-glorifying and firmly grounded in Scripture and the historic Reformed confessions.

Believing that all true scholarship should lead to greater holiness, the Online Certificate Program encourages wholehearted faith, spiritual disciplines, and a deep love for God’s Word. Through rigorous instruction, reflective study, and prayerful application, students will be equipped to serve Christ with humility, wisdom, and a heart for His people.

Meet our Instructors

Dr. Jerry Bilkes

Dr. Gerald Bilkes is a professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (PRTS) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned his PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2002.

Laura Ladwig

Laura Ladwig has a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of South Carolina (2006) and a master’s degree in counseling from Bob Jones University (2000).  She has worked at three academic libraries and has been at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary for 16 years. 

Dr. Michael Barrett

Dr. Michael P. V. Barrett is a professor of various Old Testament courses at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (PRTS) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned his doctorate in Old Testament Text with a special focus on Semitic languages.

Dr. Maarten Kuivenhoven

Dr. Maarten Kuivenhoven earned his BA in Honors History from the University of Western Ontario (2004), his MDiv from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (2010), and his ThM from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (2011). He completed a PhD from Calvin Theological Seminary in 2019.

Dr. Bruce Baugus

Dr. Bruce P. Baugus has a PhD in Philosophical Theology from Calvin Theological Seminary (2009) and served on the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, for fourteen years (2008–2022) before joining Puritan Reformed. 

Dr. Joel Beeke

Dr. Joel R. Beeke is a pastor of Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has his PhD in Reformation and Post-Reformation theology from Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia). Dr. Joel Beeke has written and co-authored over one a hundred books and contributed with 2,500 articles. 

Dr. David Kranendonk

Dr. David Kranendonk has served various congregations of the Free Reformed Churches of North America and is involved in various mission boards supporting theological education. David holds degrees from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (MDiv, 2003), Calvin Theological Seminary (ThM, 2008), and the Theological University Apeldoorn, The Netherlands (PhD, 2021). 

Sherif Fahim

Sherif A. Fahim is an adjunct professor at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He is also the Chair of the New Testament Department at Alexandria School of Theology in Egypt. He holds a BTh from Alexandria School of Theology, an M.A.R. from Moore Theological College, a ThM in Systematic Theology from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and a PhD in Biblical Studies from Puritan. 

Dr. Greg Salazar

Dr. Greg A. Salazar is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA) and is the planting pastor for a new church in Charlotte, NC. Greg holds degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando) (Master of Divinity, 2012) and The University of Cambridge (Selwyn College) (PhD in History, 2018). 

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