CAVAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

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Founder / Director: Jean Mackarel

B.A., (NUU) / B.D., (QUB) / M.Div., (TTS) / D.Min., (TTS) / PhD. (TTS, Indiana)

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CST was set up with the following people very much in mind:

1. Employed Adults of all ages, 18+

2. Unemployed or student Adults of all ages 18+, and

3. Senior Citizens and Retired with time on hand, plus part-time workers.

     Ages attending range from 18+ through middle years to senior years, who appreciate the chance to study the Bible

     and Church History, and to gain a clearer understanding of the ideologies and ideas influencing our present times.

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CST Tuition is entirely FREE.

CST was set up with midland Ireland and border counties in mind,

where it often proves difficult to access third level studies in Theology

and Church History, without having to travel long distances to the cities,

or give up employment, or bear the heavy costs of third level education.

 

CST is a facility greatly appreciated also by those who always longed to study

the Theology of the Bible in depth and to gain a clearer grasp of Church History,

but were unable to access such studies at a level that is challenging and enjoyable,

in a stress-free, exam-free environment and friendly supportive setting.

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CST does NOT aim whatsoever to take

students away from their churches.

Instead,

CST encourages students to live out their

new learning at CST in their own home and family,

and in their own church community and workplace.

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Indeed CST would encourage each Presbytery

or even each church group under one minister,

to establish a School of Theology in its area,

or Adult Catechetical School / Adult Sunday School.

It's essential for the minister as well as the people.

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CST teaching principles are also practiced in simpler

form in Children's Clubs, giving juniors the joy of

new learning and getting to know what's in the Bible.

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NOTE:

CST also offers courses beyond its own campus,

by invitations from any group

[community / school, Caring professions, Ladies and Gents Fellowship],

giving a wider audience the chance to really enjoy

new learning in essential Truth for Life, and build friendships

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Courses may run for varying durations:

e.g., one morning or evening per week or month, or per season or year,

in suitably equipped venues with safety, comfort, heat and light.

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One Golden Rule for all attending CST

Students come to gain refreshing new learning and to ask questions,

not to use the forum as a platform to teach their own pet subject or worldview,

nor to impose their endless personal life-stories on the class or tutor!

For the care of all students, clear boundaries are in place, to be respected.

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CST offers Studies entirely FREE of charge.

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Cavan School of Theology (CST)

Adult Classes for men and women​

THURSDAYS at 8pm​

Private Home venue: email for details or text 086 8079 165

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Adult Classes for men and women​

TUESDAYS at 8 pm

The Manse, Farnham St, CAVAN Town [H12 V803]

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Junior Club Members, and Youth Fellowship of School / College students:

Fridays 6.30pm and Saturdays 7pm

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Note:

CST offers elementary Introduction to Greek and Hebrew

for anyone engaged in Accredited Preaching or APS Courses,

or anyone wishing to understand the basics of the Biblical Languages

(Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek) in which the Bible was first written.

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Extra Resources used in addition to the Bible, include these and many more,

So don't worry if your book is not listed here; these are only samples!

Feel free to keep us up to date with your material, book or podcast suggestions:

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Shorter Catechism, WCF, Heidelberg Catechism,

"Behind a Frowning Providence" by John J Murray

"Heroes of the Reformation" by Diana Kleyn and Joel Beeke

"Little Book of Big Words" by Warren W. Wiersbe

"From Eden to the New Jerusalem"  T. D. Alexander

"Historical and Chronological Context of the Bible." Bruce Gore (available from CST)

"Ezra Institute" Material
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Plus

Unfolding Theology

@UnfoldingTheology •5 videos

Other Videos and Books and Materials from Ligonier Ministries

American Vision, Canon Press, Bruce Gore, Ken Gentry;

"Eschatology of Hope" Videos online from the Bruce Gore June 2025 Conference​​

"On Earth as it is in Heaven" Film by Nathan Anderson 

Christian Institute, Ezra Institute, and other pre-examined informative websites,

ongoing, along with several worthwhile podcasts​
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Enrol by email to cavanschooloftheology@gmail.com

or  complete the form on this web page.

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CST Courses  run for a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 8 weeks per Course.

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CST normally offers three SEMESTERS per year.

1. Late September to December

2. Late January to Easter

3. Easter to June

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Students may take one semester or two, or all three.

Students may begin studies in any semester, as suits their schedule.

Students may also attend some classes if not available to attend all.

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Certificates of Completion may be presented to students who attend a minimum of six two-hour classes per course.

A minimum of 12 Certificates is required to gain a CST Diploma Award.

Certificates of Attendance may be presented to those who attend but cannot not complete a given course.

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Many Topics are discussed: only samples below

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1. History in the Bible: The Bible in History

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2. Synod of Dort - and The Reformation

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3. Study of Law, Prophets and Writings in Old Testament

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4. Theology in Paul's Letters and in the General Epistles

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5. Biblical Eschatology - Four Main Views, and Partial Preterist

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6. Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel

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7. Reformed Theology and Calvin's Institutes?

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8. Study in Contrasts: J. Edwards v C. G. Finney; Pelagius v Augustine;

     Arminianism v Calvinism; Gnosticism ('One-ism') v Biblical Christianity ('Two-ism') 

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9. Impact of 'Revivalism' in Ulster and beyond

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10. Bruce Gore's  'Presbyterians and the American Revolution"

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11.  What is the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), and Word of Faith Movement?

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12. Miracles: their unique Purpose in the days of Moses, Elijah, Jesus, the Apostles.

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13. What is the Redeemed Church of God?

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14. What is 'Prosperity Gospel'?

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15. Apologetics - Classical, Evidential, Pre-Suppositional, etc

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16. Sovereignty of God and Free Will of Man

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17. IN depth-study of each BIBLE BOOK

 

18. The Puritans and their Writings

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19. Scottish Covenanters and Irish Presbyterians

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20. Ecclesiology and Worship

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21. A Taster in Hebrew and Greek Language Studies

      (Some students make great use of the Bruce Gore Greek Studies online also)

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22. Historical Background to the Bible, OT and NT, using Bruce Gore's Book

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23. Today's 'WOKE' Religion and Ideology; the cult of Marxism

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24. What are the 'Last Days' in the Gospels and Apostolic Writings?

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25. Communism, The West and the Great Reset (WEF)

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26. The "Two Kingdoms" - Augustine's antithetical spiritual kingdoms of

         light and darkness, of which a Christian is a citizen of only one.

        Or the "two kingdoms" of Van Drunen and Horton?  

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27. The Progression from Postmodernism to Cultural Marxism

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NOTE:

ALL CST Classes allow time for feedback on the new learning,

plus​​ Questions and Answers on various Topics.

We believe in, and offer opportunity for, Free Speech on CST topics,

with clear boundaries in place, and respected, for the care of all students.

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Contact

cavanschooloftheology@gmail.com

Text or WhatsApp to +353 86 80 79 165​​