Any current RTS Jackson students out there?

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Awenwonder

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I am starting the MDIV program at RTS jackson this summer, 2010. Any current or new RTS Jackson students out there?

Tom Von Stroh
 
I graduated in 2006. I have fond memories of my time there. It is an excellent school.
 
I think I am the only one on the PB. Patrick Severson and Andrew Barnes are recent grads.

Alan-What year are you right now?

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I graduated in 2006. I have fond memories of my time there. It is an excellent school.

Glad to hear, Fred! I have seen some of your posts regarding RTS Jackson on the board and that you have a very positive opinion. Care to elaborate? Any advice for an incoming student? I am going to be taking the Biblical Exegesis emphasis with Miles and the Counseling emphasis. Looking forward to learning from Miles, Guy, Derek, Ligon, etc. Thanks!
 
I think I am the only one on the PB. Patrick Severson and Andrew Barnes are recent grads.

Alan-What year are you right now?

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I am in my second year, although I am on the four year track. I am also taking the Biblical Exegesis emphasis and am very excited about it. Miles is the best teacher I have ever had.

We were in Jackson at the beginning of the month for a visit and Miles told me he was going on sabbatical next fall. Has he said who is replacing him for that semester? What do you like about Miles, care to elaborate? I have heard very good things about him and I enjoyed visiting with him when we were there a few weeks ago.

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I think I am the only one on the PB. Patrick Severson and Andrew Barnes are recent grads.

Alan-What year are you right now?

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I am in my second year, although I am on the four year track. I am also taking the Biblical Exegesis emphasis and am very excited about it. Miles is the best teacher I have ever had.
Alan-Looking forward to being down there with you next year even though you will be two years ahead.
 
Miles pedagogical approach is outstanding, he is very entertaining while at the same time making the material understandable. Hebrew is a very intimidating language even after taking Greek and Miles made it just a joy. Dan Timmer began teaching here this semester and I imagine he will pick up the slack the semester Miles is gone. Don't tell anyone but I am planning on taking Homiletics and NT classes exclusively next fall.
 
Alan- Good to hear, Miles told me about Dan Timmer, said he was a good addition tot he falculty, of course he would say that being Academic Dean! Seriously, I heard from a few that Timmer was good. I was wondering how his sabbatical will impact things, makes sense to adjust, I thought about doing that myself, even told Miles that and he laughed and promised me that he would find a top notch replacement. I won't say anything about your schedule change! I am still hoping he will be teaching summer greek when I start this summer, he said there was a 50% chance he still would, otherwise Guy will which will still be good. What other faculty, classes have impressed you or you feel were particularly instructive?
 
Tom,
I really have nothing bad to say about any faculty here. I have only had Dan Timmer for two classes, thats two days, he is doing the last half of Biblical Theology the Miles started in september. Bruce Baugus is another new prof that is just fascinating to listen to. Dr. Medieros is great, you will never fall asleep in his class, you will see what I mean the first time you sit in his class. Guy Waters is soooo knowledgeable about Greek it isn't funny. Ligon Duncan, what more needs saying. I have been fortunate to have had Dr. Duncan for two classes since Derek Thomas is on sabbatical this semester Ligon is teaching Systematics I. Have not had Dr. Thomas or Dr. Ireland yet so nothing to report there, although I will have the honor of taking classes with both next semester. Let's see, oh yeah, Dr. Hoffecker, I have him for History I right now and he is a great lecturer with just a wealth of knowledge on Church History.

Do you know where you are going to live yet? I live on campus in the apartments. Are you married? Any children?
 
Tom,
I really have nothing bad to say about any faculty here. I have only had Dan Timmer for two classes, thats two days, he is doing the last half of Biblical Theology the Miles started in september. Bruce Baugus is another new prof that is just fascinating to listen to. Dr. Medieros is great, you will never fall asleep in his class, you will see what I mean the first time you sit in his class. Guy Waters is soooo knowledgeable about Greek it isn't funny. Ligon Duncan, what more needs saying. I have been fortunate to have had Dr. Duncan for two classes since Derek Thomas is on sabbatical this semester Ligon is teaching Systematics I. Have not had Dr. Thomas or Dr. Ireland yet so nothing to report there, although I will have the honor of taking classes with both next semester. Let's see, oh yeah, Dr. Hoffecker, I have him for History I right now and he is a great lecturer with just a wealth of knowledge on Church History.

Do you know where you are going to live yet? I live on campus in the apartments. Are you married? Any children?

Thanks for the info, Alan. We are reserved for a 3 BR townhome off campus, I am married 14 years, 4 children, leaving a career in accounting/auditing. How about you?
 
I loved it there. I graduated in 2008. It was a time of great testing but also great rewards. I made some good friends there (i.e. Fred, Andrew, Kevin, Alan) both in the seminary/church community and without. If you live in the townhomes you should get acclimated rather quickly. I lived a couple blocks away from there. Feel free to email or PM me if you have any questions.
:2cents:
 
Thanks, Patrick! I'll respond more later but it is good to know there are a few grads out there to get advice from.
 
I think I am the only one on the PB. Patrick Severson and Andrew Barnes are recent grads.

Alan-What year are you right now?

-----Added 11/18/2009 at 11:59:37 EST-----

I graduated in 2006. I have fond memories of my time there. It is an excellent school.

Glad to hear, Fred! I have seen some of your posts regarding RTS Jackson on the board and that you have a very positive opinion. Care to elaborate? Any advice for an incoming student? I am going to be taking the Biblical Exegesis emphasis with Miles and the Counseling emphasis. Looking forward to learning from Miles, Guy, Derek, Ligon, etc. Thanks!

Hank out in Miles office. Take him donuts. Pretend to be a Framekwork guy.

Guy: just hang in there. Lots of good knowledge.

Derek/Ligon: get as much as you can from them.
 
I graduated in 2006. I have fond memories of my time there. It is an excellent school.

Glad to hear, Fred! I have seen some of your posts regarding RTS Jackson on the board and that you have a very positive opinion. Care to elaborate? Any advice for an incoming student? I am going to be taking the Biblical Exegesis emphasis with Miles and the Counseling emphasis. Looking forward to learning from Miles, Guy, Derek, Ligon, etc. Thanks!

Tom,

The faculty at Jackson is very good, and not just the "big names." Dennis Ireland is an excellent NT and Greek scholar. Andrew Hoffecker is first rate. So are many others.

I would spend an inordinate amount of time on the languages when you first arrive. You can always catch up on other reading, but once you fall behind on the language, you may never catch up.
 
Thanks, Fred! I appreciate your opinion. Miles gave me the same exact advice. Prioritize the language study and it makes everything else easier. Can I contact you privately for further questions?

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Kevin-
So Miles likes donuts.....What is a "framework guy"?, pardon my ignorence!
 
Tom,

I may have a very experienced babysitter headed your way Fall 2010. :) My eldest (of six children), and my right hand, is possibly headed to Belhaven College. :) The Lord sure appears to be paving the way...
 
Thanks, Fred! I appreciate your opinion. Miles gave me the same exact advice. Prioritize the language study and it makes everything else easier. Can I contact you privately for further questions?

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Kevin-
So Miles likes donuts.....What is a "framework guy"?, pardon my ignorence!

Tom, absolutely!

I'll be in my office on Monday and Tuesday if you want to call me. 281.392.0002
 
Framework is a view of creation which does not hold to a literal 24hr/6day creation. His Biblical Theology can be a little 'over the top' if you ask me.
 
Thanks, Fred! I appreciate your opinion. Miles gave me the same exact advice. Prioritize the language study and it makes everything else easier. Can I contact you privately for further questions?

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Kevin-
So Miles likes donuts.....What is a "framework guy"?, pardon my ignorence!

Framework view of the days of creation, not a literal twenty-four hour day.

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Framework is a view of creation which does not hold to a literal 24hr/6day creation. His Biblical Theology can be a little 'over the top' if you ask me.

His biblical theology is fantastic and right on target!!
 
:scholar:

Just curious, which part do you have a problem with, the theme of the Kingdom of God or the centrality of Jesus Christ?


P.S. Mod's-Andrew and I are just kidding, we are in a FF league and he always gives me trouble.
 
The interpretation and exegesis of Scripture because of His TOO high of Biblical Theological view.

His layout/chart of how to look at Scripture has flaws too.
 
I share Andrew's reservations. Miles has some great insights and I thoroughly enjoyed his teaching. He was awesome in Greek and Hebrew. But I think he does over-emphasize the biblical theology. And his views on the structure of the Canon, though interesting and often helpful, need further peer review and study before I jump on the bandwagon completely. :2cents:
 
I share Andrew's reservations. Miles has some great insights and I thoroughly enjoyed his teaching. He was awesome in Greek and Hebrew. But I think he does over-emphasize the biblical theology. And his views on the structure of the Canon, though interesting and often helpful, need further peer review and study before I jump on the bandwagon completely. :2cents:

Don't miles started on sex as Sacrament.
 
Tom,

I may have a very experienced babysitter headed your way Fall 2010. :) My eldest (of six children), and my right hand, is possibly headed to Belhaven College. :) The Lord sure appears to be paving the way...

Polly,

That would be an answer to prayer! An experienced, mature, Godly babysitter is simply just a gift from Heaven! We do not take it lightly. I would love to stay in touch if that would materialize! When are you finalizing the decision? Our associate pastor almost sent his oldest to Belhaven but he went to Patrick Henry instead. They have absolutely nothing bad to say about Belhaven. Excellent school. You might have already talked with him on this board. His name is Rick Franks, his board name is rrfranks. His son who is at Patrick Henry is lamalas on the board. Feel free to contact them if you havent already but I suspect you already have!

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Okay, let me get this straight....Alan, you support the non-literal "framework" view? Andrew, you support the literal 6 day 24 hours view? I agree with Dr. Currid's view of creation which is a literal 6 day /24 hour view. RTS Jackson recommends that every incoming MDIV student listent to Currid's lectures on creation which explains and supports the literal 6 day view. I know Ligon supports the literal view as well but the PCA put out a statement a few years back that added contraversy to the issue. I have not read it yet, care to summarize for me? How common is the framework view in the PCA? I know the OPC has taken a courageous stand on the literal view. Good for them!

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I share Andrew's reservations. Miles has some great insights and I thoroughly enjoyed his teaching. He was awesome in Greek and Hebrew. But I think he does over-emphasize the biblical theology. And his views on the structure of the Canon, though interesting and often helpful, need further peer review and study before I jump on the bandwagon completely. :2cents:

Don't miles started on sex as Sacrament.

HaHaHa, that sounds like Miles! I heard he has a good sense of humor.
 
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