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basically my question was how do i get into seminary with out a currently holding a Bachelors degree. with the Idea also that currently I have no desire to preach but only to learn how to study better, read the original tounges, and understand various aspects of church history, apologetics and such.
| There's plenty of resources that you can tap into without having to spend the money to go to seminary. Also, the B.Div programs are specifically designated for men who desire gospel ministry but do not currently have a B.A., B.S.,etc.
If your just wanting to enrich your understanding of the Christian Faith try these links. Covenant Worldwide RTS Greek Learning Apologetics |
This was the point I was trying to make. Too many people view seminary as a sort of "advanced Bible institute." There is nothing wrong with wanting to study the Bible, and nothing wrong with wanting to be grounded more in the faith. Nothing wrong with wanting to even take classes from a seminary in something like Hebrew or Greek.
But I don't understand why someone would want to get a B.Div (which is a ministerial degree) if they did not intend to be a minister. Would someone say: "I'd like to know more about the body, and learn more for nutrition, so I've decided to attend Med School and get an M.D., but I don't want to be a doctor, and those closest to me who know about medicine don't think I should be a doctor." Same thing for a J.D. or an Accounting degree.
The right approach is to find resources like mentioned above and to study.