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ScottW	Question about theological education	Lead	[-]
Posts: 15 (10/22/2009 16:26:37) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None I am convinced I want to pursue on-line Christian education, primarily to learn more about scripture. I have a liberal arts BS and a MPA, but no theological education at all. This is my question: Could I go straight into master's level courses w/ no prior theological education, or would I be in over my head?
amarillo		#1	[-]
Posts: 3513 (10/22/2009 17:02:57) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	sounds straightforward ... that's what "seminaries" are for: those who have a bachelor's degree and want to earn a theological degree, often an M.Div. here are a couple of good options: if u're looking for a Reformed school: http://www.grsonline.org/online/index.php otherwise, some gt discounts here: http://www.bju.edu/bjuonline/personal-development/ibe/ or, if on the cheap, much of the goodies for free here: http://www.sermonaudio.com/main.asp Joseph Ng "For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven." Ps 119:89 KJB Last Edited By: amarillo 10/22/2009 17:09:51. Edited 1 times.
ScottW		#2	[-]
Posts: 16 (10/22/2009 17:33:37) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	One of the main things that I am wanting to clarify is this: Will I be OK beginning graduate level work with no prior education in theology? My Bachelors and MPA are totally secular. I have no theological education. Amarillo, thanks for your suggestions on universities. I definitely want to come back and get some more input on that topic.
Euthymius		#3	[-]
Posts: 2165 (10/22/2009 18:37:43) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Most seminaries do not require an undergraduate theology or Bible major for admittance into their basic Master of Divinity program. For those who do have undergraduate training in the theological field, they usually are allowed to bypass or test out of various courses and take more advanced work instead.
Scott McClare		#4	[-]
Posts: 3284 (10/22/2009 19:03:05) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	One of the main things that I am wanting to clarify is this: Will I be OK beginning graduate level work with no prior education in theology? My Bachelors and MPA are totally secular. I have no theological education. As Euthymius said: No, generally speaking, having an undergraduate degree in theology is not a prerequisite for graduate work at seminary. It would probably be redundant, in fact - though, as he said, there would be ways to get credited for those courses. Take care, Scott Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The Crusty Curmudgeon On Twitter: RansomOttawa
ScottW		#5	[-]
Posts: 17 (10/22/2009 19:25:01) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Thanks guys. That's good news.
BrianT		#6	[-]
Posts: 1994 (10/23/2009 08:11:11) ezOP Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	This may be an obvious answer, but you really need to ask the question to someone on staff at the school you wish to enroll in. Brian

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