A Note to Ph.D. Students: Here’s What We Are Really Looking for in a Job Interview
One of the scariest aspects of pursuing a Ph.D. (aside from thesis defense) is the poor job prospects on the other side. After slogging through many years of intense research, late nights writing, spouse working, and no money, it is a bit discouraging to realize the job opportunities are few and far between.
Of course, I always warn my own students of this reality if they express interest in getting a Ph.D. It is a noble pursuit, but one that does not always translate into to steady, financially-viable employment.
So, whenever a Ph.D. student does get that rare job interview (and they are rare!) they will need to make the … Continue reading...
How Can Seminary Students Keep Their Devotional Life Strong?
RTS has started a new video series called Wisdom Wednesday where our faculty share their advice on a number of important practical and theological issues. Keep an eye out for it on Twitter in weeks to come (@ReformTheoSem #WisdomWednesday).
Below is my video from yesterday’s installment on how seminary students can keep their devotional life strong in the midst of their studies. Although it is directed to a seminary context, I hope it would be helpful for any Christian who wants to go deeper in their devotional life. Enjoy!
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Attention Seminary (and Ph.D.) Students: Here is Someone Who Understands Your World!
The life of a seminary or Ph.D. student (in biblical studies) can be a strange one. The subject matter is so esoteric, the languages are so ancient and out of date, and the vocabulary of the field is so idiosyncratic, that students feel that few people outside the seminary/Ph.D. world really understand them.
Well, there is hope! Below is a hilarious video on biblical philology (what an exciting subject!) making the rounds, set to the tune of “I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General” from the musical Pirates of Penzance. The maker of this video clearly understands the seminary world:
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Seminary Wives: You are Not Wasting Your Lives
Every year I see a new crop of seminary students, eager to jump into their studies and to prepare for ministry. But, behind the scenes, there is another story that often goes untold. The story of the seminary wives.
Of course, I recognize that there are also seminary husbands, but there is a unique challenge for seminary wives as they sometimes struggle to find their own calling in the mist of following their husband’s.
Seminary can be a wonderful, exciting time, full of fresh spiritual growth. But it can also be a struggle–financially, spiritually, and relationally. In the mist of these struggles, it is easy for wives to wonder whether … Continue reading...