Where Are They Now? RTS Charlotte Alumnus Carlton Wynne
One of the blessings of teaching at a seminary is seeing the various places to which God calls our graduates. They are called into missions, pulpit ministry, counseling, campus ministry, women’s ministry, chaplaincy, and more. And some are also called into academic ministry as they head towards a Ph.D. program and ultimately towards becoming a professor themselves.
One of our brightest graduates over the last decade has gone down this latter path. Carlton Wynne (class of 2007) did his Ph.D. at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and now is a lecturer there in Systematic Theology. But, Carlton is not only an academic. Before heading into Ph.D. work he served as … Continue reading...
Why the Biblical Languages Matter—Even if You Forget Them
In another month or so, a new crop of seminary students will begin the grueling month-long experience of Summer Greek. And, like all seminary students before them, they will begin to ask the question of why studying these ancient languages even matters. After all, a few years after graduation all will be forgotten. In the midst of a busy pastoral life, who could possibly maintain proficiency in the languages?
As a result of these questions, some students decide (very early on) that the biblical languages are just something to be endured. They are like a hazing ritual at a college fraternity. No one likes it, but you have to go … Continue reading...