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Get to know your seminary students
Seminary students come in all shapes and sizes
The 3,800 students who attend your PC(USA) seminaries are
Black and white, Asian and Hispanic, Native American and Middle Eastern. While
some are fresh out of college, ministry is a second or subsequent career for
others. These women and men of faith come from varying socio-economic backgrounds,
and from urban, rural, small town and suburban settings. In short, they reflect
the diverse nature of the Presbyterian church.
Students live in Christian community
A seminary education is as much about spiritual formation
as it is book learning. Time and time again, students say that living in Christian
community is what seminary is all about. They grow as leaders by discussing their
beliefs and questions with other students and faculty. Books, lectures, online
discussions, paper-writing and classroom presentations are certainly important,
but face-to-face mentoring and friendships are essential. As one student says,
"My peers have helped prepare me for ministry and challenged me to learn and
live more faithfully into my call." |
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