That is Southern Seminary's motto. I hate to call it a motto. It is more of a mission. I am so blessed that God has allowed me and Brandon to be here to study, to learn, to be stretched, and to grow. The first week of classes went well for us. God has given me a passion to learn. Last year's stress and feelings of being overwhelmed have been replaced with a great sense of His meaning and purpose.
Just as an aside to answer some questions...You don't necessarily pick a major as such at seminary. When you come, you pick a degree track. First, you decide whether to get a Master of Arts or a Master of Divinity. Then, you pick the field of study. I am working on a Master of Arts in Christian Education with a concentration in Women's Ministry. Also, Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology is one of the textbooks for my theology class. As our main text, we have the option of choosing one of three to read: Wayne Grudem's book, Millard Erickson's book, or a new book called A Theology for the Church edited by Daniel Akin. I am reading Akin's book. Brandon has the other two. I wanted to read this one because it was just published at the beginning of this year and contains writings by an impressive list of Baptist Theologians including Daniel Akin, Al Mohler, Russell Moore, Mark Dever, Paige Patterson, Timothy George, David Dockery, and several more. Actually, Russell Moore is my professor for the course. He is the Vice President of the seminary and Dean of the School of Theology.
I am so thankful for this sense of renewal and excitement at the beginning of this new year. One passage, 1 Timothy 4:7b, brought out in my Personal Spiritual Disciplines class says, "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." It is the theme verse for that class. I also feel that God has given this verse to me as a theme verse for my time here at Southern. I lack discipline to such a great extent. God has been opening my eyes to see the areas of my life that need to become more disciplined. Two of the major areas are my academic life and my spiritual life. I pray that God will find me faithful in disciplining myself for the purpose of godliness. For the truth. For the church. For the world. For the glory of God.
4 comments:
I will be praying for you to continue in a spirit of purpose and discipline. Sometimes it's hard to focus on the things that need to be done, but it sounds as though you are on the right track!
I'm thinking that I might need to add A Theology for the Church to my wish list. That is a very immpressive list of contributors...thank God for people who are smarter than I am who can teach sound doctrine and correct theology!
That's my girl! You know I gotta say it....I WANNA GO TO SEMINARY!
I'm so proud of you and Brandon. My mind just starts swimming when I think of all God is going to be teaching you and how he is using you and will use you in His kingdom work. So many of my lifelong prayers for you are being answered. Thank you, Lord! I love you sweetie!
Hey jen! I got your message and will call you back soon - maybe tonight!
Love ya
How is school going this semester? I haven't heard from you since August....everything OK in your neck of the woods? I think about you every afternoon as I listen to the Albert Mohler program on XM radio!
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