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Good questions Rev.Reagan. Let me answer you questions in order:
1) I'm interested in the campus in DC. I'm not sure if I would do it online, or commute
2) Mdiv
3) I desire to become a Pastor
Does anyone here go (or have gone) to Reformed Theological Seminary for their Mdiv? Is it a good Seminary?
Anything negative that I should consider?
I just saw you are currently at Gordon Conwell
I just saw you are currently at Gordon Conwell
Thanks Phillip (other Phillip) but I believe it was Tyrese asking the question. As a matter of fact I would agree with all that you have stated.
Thanks guys for your input. Very helpful! I'm interested in both RTS and Westminster West.
I graduated from RTS Jackson in 2008 with a MDiv. I learned and grew much there during that time, and appreciated their commitment to equipping and training men not just for academics but emphasizing a pastoral approach to theology. The professors were usually upfront about their Confessional Presbyterian commitments and most had been pastors previously. I really appreciated the friendships I made there, like with Jacob above. I would recommend it again, not only because of it's theological commitments, but also because the area provided a very healthy environment for my family (we lived in Clinton), there are several very good churches to choose from (we attended St. Paul Presbyterian, now Pinehaven Pres.), and I was able to work almost full-time as an RN and keep the bills paid due to the lower cost of living. Also, there are great scholarships available if you have local church support, which offsets the steep tuition price. So it was a good fit for our situation in the providence of God.
My only reservation about RTS Jackson now is that there has been quite a turn over among the faculty in the last few years, so I am not familiar with most of the professors anymore. Mile Van Pelt is an awesome Hebrew and Greek teacher. Not only does he make it easy but he really shows how you can delight in the languages as you study them. Guy Waters is a good confessional scholar. I did not have him for many classes, but he was my adviser and he was a great encouragement to me. Ligon Duncan was very good, especially on covenant theology and patristics. I think those are the only professors still teaching there since I attended. If you have any other questions feel free to PM.