Two Cent Tuesday - Seminary Prayer
Written by W. Ryan Burns · February 19, 2008
(First, let me begin by saying sorry to those who are not a current seminarian and can’t answer this question… however, I think the results are important for both current and future seminarians and something we must ask here.)
I’ve been thinking a lot about prayer and seminary. Sure, your professor says a prayer before the lecture begins, but other than that, would you consider your seminary a place of prayer? If not, what does that say?
Statistics (that I plan to blog about later this week… I hope) show that most seminary graduates go into parish ministry of some sort. Seminary is a major part of the training process for this ministry… yet, how are we equipped for this call? Reading, papers, lectures… Sure, all are VERY important… but what about prayer?
I don’t know… I think this will be a topic I spend some time thinking about over the next few months (maybe years).
Anyway, here ya go… two pennies please:
How would you describe the prayer life at your seminary:
Two Cent Tuesday - Seminary After Your Undergrad?
Written by W. Ryan Burns · February 12, 2008
It was 7 years between the time I graduated with my undergraduate degree and when I began full time seminary studies. For other people, they jump right into seminary as soon as the ink drys on their undergraduate diploma. So, is there any benefit to going to seminary directly after your undergrad or is there benefit to delaying entrance into seminary?
After you vote, feel free to drop your two cents in the comment section.
Should you enter seminary directly after completing your undergraduate degree?
Two Cent Tuesday - Most important factor for deciding on a seminary
Written by W. Ryan Burns · February 5, 2008
I’ve blogged previously about one pastor’s opinion on how to decide on a seminary and, somewhat related, I’ve given my thoughts on what seminary is the best, so now it is your turn to weigh in… What do you think is the most important factor when trying to decide on a seminary?
I know there are multiple factors, but which one do you give the most weight to?
Since everyone has different criteria, I’ve given the option for you to add your own response to the poll.
As always, feel free to “talk” out your two cents in the comment section.
What is the most important factor in deciding on a seminary?
Two Cent Tuesday - Is it ok to take out a loan for seminary?
Written by W. Ryan Burns · January 29, 2008
Well, today is Two Cent Tuesday… your chance to let everyone know what you think about the question of the week. Today is a fun and occasionally controversial question:
Is it OK to take out a loan for seminary?
Let your two cents be heard. If clicking a box is not enough for you, then feel free to drop your pennies in the comment section.
Have fun and… play nice.
Two Cent Tuesday - Should Seminary Be Required to Pastor
Written by W. Ryan Burns · January 22, 2008
So, I’ve decided to spice things up around here and start adding some questions. I think it’ll be interesting to see how people weigh in on various seminary related questions.
Today’s question is one that I think is particularly interesting:
Should seminary be required for someone to pastor in a church?
Cast your vote and feel free to expound on your answer in the comments section.
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