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Can seminaries prepare students for the real world?

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February 1, 2016 at 9:26 am.

Is the purpose of the seminary to train theologians or practitioners?

For the last 50 years, theologians, pastors and congregations have been debating this very question. Indeed, higher education at-large is questioning the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Is the purpose of education to help the student to think critically or to function practically?

To be effective, a seminary has to do both.

Continuing education options for busy pastors–new eBook available

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church education, lifelong learning, MDiv degrees, pastor degree, Pastor education, pastor learning, Pastor training

March 16, 2015 at 12:22 pm.

Discover how an advanced-degree can prepare you to lead your church more effectively. From Christian leadership, to urban and cross-cultural ministry and beyond, this eBook can open the door to various fields in Christian ministry.

Despite ‘huge’ hesitancy, seminaries branch out in online degrees

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online education, online seminary, Online training, Pastor training

November 8, 2013 at 12:14 pm.

RELIGION NEWS SERVICE (RNS) — Theological education has increasingly left brick-and-mortar schools and headed back to congregations and family homes as more seminarians study online. “The old move — uproot your family, get a new job, move to the seminary — that model isn’t working for so many people today,” said Ronald Hawkins, vice provost […]