Can I Go to Seminary Without a Bachelor’s Degree?
(Short answer: yes! Skip down to the MDiv section for some schools to consider) In years past, getting a seminary degree didn’t necessarily mean graduate work. What we now know as the quintessential seminary degree, the Master of Divinity (MDiv), was previously offered as a Bachelor’s in Divinity, or some such undergraduate equivalent. As the…
Audio Recordings from Giants Past: Lewis, Chesterton, Lloyd-Jones, and Tolkien
One of the joys of good literature is the curious way we make friends of its author. When I was nine years old I began reading J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings every summer, and did so until I got married at 22. Years later, I find that Tolkien and I are old friends,…
10 Hacks and Tips to Survive First Year Greek
1. Brush up on English Grammar Most seminary students haven’t studied English grammar for years. For most of us its basic rules have become nearly second-nature, which is good. But when you begin studying Greek, a front-of-mind knowledge of English grammar will be imperative, otherwise you will find it that much harder to grasp the…
Luther Seminary Receives $21 Million Gift
Are you thinking about becoming a Lutheran minister? This may be a wonderful time to consider Luther Seminary. Luther Seminary, the nation’s largest Lutheran seminary, has received a $21 million gift to experiment with more flexible and faster ways for its students to finish their clergy training. A lucky 30 students will be selected each…
Finding Seminary Scholarships and Financial Aid
Finding financial aid and scholarships for seminaries may not differ greatly from finding aid for undergraduate studies and public universities. The complexities come on a school-by-school, program-by-program basis. This article will help you know what to look for, so that you can maximize your efforts toward finding the scholarships that you are most eligible for…
Scholar’s Bookshelf: Dr. Michael Allen, Reformed Theological Seminary
When I began my journey in seminary, no professor or scholar was more formative for me than Michael Allen. He gave systematic theology a beating heart, and encouraged theological depth through academic rigor in a way I’d never encountered before. I’m deeply grateful to this man for his work, and pleased that he took the…
New: Fully-Online MDiv Approved for Knox Theological Seminary
Knox Theological Seminary has been one of the top-ranked Reformed seminaries for years, with a thriving suite of online programs. But for years, their Master of Divinity (MDiv), arguably their flagship program and the most sought-after religious degree, has been a hybrid program with 18 hours of required residential credits. But no more: Knox Theological Seminary…
Seminary for Women
Our world sometimes feels like a battleground caught between polar opposite viewpoints. Everything from race, to gender, to politics has its own peculiar tribal stamps and markers. The church hasn’t been able to extricate itself from these debates. Whether it’s the role of the church with regard to politics, or the role of women in…
BibleWorks No Longer Producing Bible Software
The following is a sad piece of news recently released by BibleWorks. If you are a BibleWorks user, or if you would like to buy a license to BibleWorks 10 before they discontinue support, you’ve got until June 15, 2018. A special note to our friends BibleWorks has been serving the church for 26…
Scholar’s Bookshelf: Dr. Seth Ehorn, Wheaton College
Dr. Seth M. Ehorn is the Visiting Assistant Professor of Greek Language and New Testament at Wheaton College, in Illinois. Dr. Ehorn holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh in New Testament Language, Literature, and Theology. His contributions (other than being my Greek professor!) include Composite Citations in Antiquity, Volumes One and Two. Dr.…
