Hello All,
Before I ask my question I want to preface it with saying that I've done a substantial amount of research on Reformed Theological Seminary's virtual program, so hopefully i won't be asking questions that have been beaten to death already.
I'll try to be brief and provide as much information as possible:
Career goal:
College professor teaching Religious Studies, Church History, Christianity, etc. at a secular university (although I would not want to rule out seminaries). I don't have any desire to enter the pastorate at the moment, but obviously I would like to implement what I learn at my local church (i.e., teaching Sunday school, etc.).
Background:
B.A. in Religious Studies, Florida International University (Will be finished December 2012).
Additional information:
• I currently serve at a large multi-site SBC church, but due to my recent denominational switch to Presbyterianism along with a host of other issues (seeker-sentitive services, worldy and carnal gimmicks, CEO-styled polity, lack of pastorial oversight, etc.) my wife and I are currently in the process of finding a local PCA church to call our home. Therefore, I haven't been able to receive biblical counseling from my supposed "pastor" because he never has time to get with me. :-(
• I am 28 years old, married, with no kids, but we would like to start a family soon.
Questions:
Given my career goal I am considering RTS Virtual for my Master's.
•Has anyone here (or someone you know) completed this degree?
•What jobs are available once this particular program is completed?
•Will this degree qualify for PhD work at Universities such as Brown, Yale, Westminster?
I hope I've provided enough information. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!
Before I ask my question I want to preface it with saying that I've done a substantial amount of research on Reformed Theological Seminary's virtual program, so hopefully i won't be asking questions that have been beaten to death already.
I'll try to be brief and provide as much information as possible:
Career goal:
College professor teaching Religious Studies, Church History, Christianity, etc. at a secular university (although I would not want to rule out seminaries). I don't have any desire to enter the pastorate at the moment, but obviously I would like to implement what I learn at my local church (i.e., teaching Sunday school, etc.).
Background:
B.A. in Religious Studies, Florida International University (Will be finished December 2012).
Additional information:
• I currently serve at a large multi-site SBC church, but due to my recent denominational switch to Presbyterianism along with a host of other issues (seeker-sentitive services, worldy and carnal gimmicks, CEO-styled polity, lack of pastorial oversight, etc.) my wife and I are currently in the process of finding a local PCA church to call our home. Therefore, I haven't been able to receive biblical counseling from my supposed "pastor" because he never has time to get with me. :-(
• I am 28 years old, married, with no kids, but we would like to start a family soon.
Questions:
Given my career goal I am considering RTS Virtual for my Master's.
•Has anyone here (or someone you know) completed this degree?
•What jobs are available once this particular program is completed?
•Will this degree qualify for PhD work at Universities such as Brown, Yale, Westminster?
I hope I've provided enough information. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!