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Particular Baptist Theological Society

International Reformed Baptist Seminary is pleased to announce the formation of the Particular Baptist Theological Society. This new endeavor is a means to encourage scholarship related to historic and current Particular Baptist doctrine and practice. The doctrinal standard for the society will be the New Hampshire Confession of Faith.

The society will meet for one day and will feature a plenary session alongside concurrent side sessions. Each of these will consist of papers presented by scholars, students and ministers interested in the goals of the Society.

We will give priority to papers related to the topic Chalcedonian Christology, especially those related to the great Baptist Confessions. Other topics will be considered. Submissions may be in the areas of exegetical theology, systematic theology, historical theolgy or pastoral theology.

Upcoming Conference | 2026

  • Heritage Baptist Church, Mansfield, TX 76063
  • May 2026
  • Chalcedonian Christology

Call for Paper Proposals

We invite paper proposals from pastors, scholars, and theological students.

Proposal Details:

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025
  • Length: Maximum of 300 words
  • Submission: Email proposals to pbts@irbs.org
  • Review Process: Proposals will be reviewed by core faculty. Acceptance notifications will be sent by late January.
  • Guidelines: Proposals should include the title of the paper and a summary of the presentation.

Structure

Presentations will be organized in parallel tracks in different rooms.
Each presenter will be allotted 30 minutes to present, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. Attendees are free to select the sessions they wish to attend.

Sample Schedule

  • 9:00 – 9:45 AM | Parallel Sessions
  • 10:00 – 10:45 AM | Parallel Sessions
  • 11:00 – 11:45 AM | Plenary Session
  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch (on your own)
  • 1:00 – 1:45 PM | Parallel Sessions
  • 2:00 – 2:45 PM | Parallel Sessions
  • 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Parallel Sessions

We are in the process of selecting a plenary speaker who reflects the convictions and scholarship of the Particular Baptist tradition. Check back soon for the announcement.

The New Hampshire Confession of Faith (1833) serves as the minimum doctrinal standard of the Society. 

  • Engage with pastors, theologians, and students in the Reformed Baptist tradition.
  • Present original research and receive feedback.
  • Participate in a community committed to robust theological clarity and ecclesial conviction.
  • Network with like-minded church leaders and scholars.

Stay Informed

Bookmark this page for updates on the conference theme, proposal guidelines, speaker announcements, and registration.

Or contact us directly: pbts@irbs.org

Outstanding papers will be considered for publication in the seminary Journal.

A Welcome from President Renihan

Dear Christian friends,

Welcome to the website for International Reformed Baptist Seminary. Thank you for taking the time to visit our site and learning about what the Lord is doing among us. An internet site cannot convey the warmth we wish to express, so we ask you to receive our words which express a genuine desire for the Lord’s blessing on your life.

IRBS is soon to celebrate its 25th anniversary. For twenty years we existed as an institute affiliated with Westminster Seminary California, and in 2018 developed our programs into a full seminary curriculum in our new location, Mansfield, Texas. We are committed to the infallible and inerrant Word of God, and joyfully subscribe to the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, often called the 1689 London Baptist Confession. By God’s grace, our pledges to these documents are strong and firm and will remain so.

The Lord has allowed us to bring together an excellent faculty of pastor-scholars who together seek to honor Christ in their teaching ministries. These are experienced men who shepherd God’s flocks with loving concern. We are united in our devotion to Christ, His Word, our Confession and the task of preparing able ministers of the New Covenant (2 Corinthians 3.6). Each faculty member is available to assist students in their coursework as well as their ministry and personal questions.

Students may enroll in a variety of programs at IRBS, including the standard degree for ministerial preparation, the Master of Divinity, a two-year Master of Arts in Religion, the Certificate of Reformed Baptist Studies, a Diploma program for mature students who do not have a baccalaureate degree, as well as special opportunities for visiting students. Our flexible hybrid programs offer students the opportunity to study on campus as well as virtually in their own homes. Most classes are offered live in the classroom as well as via livestream. We hope that even our distance students will be able to enter into the live classroom experience.

We hope that you will find your visit here to be not only informative, but also the first step in getting to know us better.

May Christ be glorified!

In His name,
James M. Renihan, Ph.D.,
President