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Originally Posted by lenflack  Archlute, I appreciate your detailed response; I'm glad to have found some input from someone who actually spent time as a student there.
That said, you (or others here) will probably want to shoot me at the following statements for a variety of reasons...  Quote: |
Originally Posted by Archlute Man, you're thinking about coming all the way out to the West coast for that? Why not just bear a little due South and wind up at WSC? | I'm not actually thinking about going all the way out to the west coast, at least not as a residential student. I am actually considering being one of those horrible part-time commuters you mentioned. 
Long story short, my timeline for plans of attending seminary after bible college was not God's timeline. The way God has ordered things has us anchored, at least for the time being, in a rural area, far from any decent evangelical (reformed or otherwise) seminary. Western has some newer options for external and on-campus intensive studies. I'm not into "online degrees" but I am interested in hybrid and innovative options like Western's and other options at other schools.
I should note that I wasn't reformed when I graduated bible college, so God is still growing and changing me, despite no graduate schooling. I just desire to go deeper; much deeper, than I am now, and I think seminary would be the best tool for that. That said, it may be that God doesn't have seminary in my future. Or perhaps it is, but not right now, and when I do go it will be a more traditional program of study.
Regardless, I'm just being open to all options. |
It's good to hear of the good that God has brought in your life, Len. It is also great to hear of your desire to continue your growth in the knowledge of the Word and of the ministry.
Have you looked into the online program with RTS? Someone more familiar with it than I on this board should be able to give you a rundown of its benefits and drawbacks. Just another option that may be a little bit more in line with what you are looking for, if you are shooting for some online progress.
Blessings on your ministry and your future studies.