You sometimes feel the call to pursue seminary studies. Maybe it is often, maybe occasional. But it is definitely there. Where do you start? How do you decide whether you should go, where you should go, and what to study? There are so many questions. We’ve curated some helpful resources to assist you in making this important decision.
In an editorial for Christianity Today, Gordon-Conwell Master of Divinity student Noah Karger highlights the continued importance of formal theological education in the evangelical church. While some contest the need for seminary and even project its obsolescence,...
...
This page should automatically redirect to: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/registration/student-resources/academic-catalog/
...
...
...
...
...
...
This page should redirect to https://www.gordonconwell.edu/admissions-new/mature-admission
This post should automatically redirect to the following page: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/degrees/cume/
This page should automatically redirect to: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/admissions/why-gordon-conwell/women-at-gcts/
In our Seminary Snippets video series, our faculty share stories that give you a glimpse of how theological education can enrich your understanding of the world, deepen your faith and support your calling. Follow Gordon-Conwell on Facebook and Instagram for...
A bright biblical scholar and innovator, Gordon lived up to his missionary name (Judson) as a missionary statesman.
“Jesus went about preaching, teaching and healing,” was Conwell’s guide in church ministry. He did all thoroughly even while thinking of transforming the city itself through the church.
This article originally appeared on the Rooted Ministry website. Chelsea Kingston Erikson (MDiv ’15) Recently I had the privilege of sitting down with a former student who has discerned a call to youth ministry. In beginning his first year of seminary, this...
Stephen A. Macchia Director of the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building As a seminary student in the late 70s/early 80s, I had to fend for myself spiritually when I arrived on campus. As a relative novice to the spiritual life, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect....
God has called you to serve Him, and now you need biblical and theological preparation to pursue that call. A variety of educational options are available to you, ranging from theological seminaries and divinity schools to Bible colleges and church-based training...
Dr. Jason DeRouchie Associate Professor of Old Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis. (This article originally appeared in the April 2012 edition of Themelios) In 1524, six years after posting his “Ninety-five Theses,” Martin Luther...
Why would I need a theological degree from a seminary or divinity school? For purely practical reasons, if you are called to ministry in a church, an accredited seminary degree may be a requirement for employment. The better the school, the better the preparation you...
Why Pursue Doctoral Studies? David A. Currie Professor of Practical Theology, Dean of the Doctor of Ministry and the Ockenga Institute “Should I pursue a doctorate?…” Many pastors and others in ministry with a theological masters degree have asked...
Dr. Karen Mason Associate Professor of Counseling and Psychology One of the courses I teach as a Counseling Professor is called Research Methods and Design. Each year in this class, students conduct a qualitative interview with a fellow student to ask why they chose...
Richard Lints Senior Distinguished Professor of Theology What we worship will be deeply reflected in our lives. The objects of one’s respect and admiration reveal the inner dispositions of the heart from which the patterns of living flow. As Yahweh reminded Israel...
Rev. Kevin DeYoung (This article originally appeared at Kevin’s Blog on The Gospel Coalition) I will be speaking at Gordon-Conwell later today. This has me thinking about seminary. Here are a few questions to ask before you go, as you decide where to go, and...
Thomas D. Petter Assistant Professor of Old Testament When I considered studying at a seminary, I was involved in full-time ministry with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) as co-director of the School of Biblical Studies (SBS) and as a member of the teaching staff. My wife,...
David Wells Retired, Distinguished Senior Research Professor So, you want to go into ministry? That is excellent! I applaud your desire. And you think that you don’t need to go to seminary? Seminary, you say, is too expensive, it takes too long and, anyway, your...
There are three primary ways to experience a graduate education through Gordon-Conwell:
Retreat Experience
Contextualized Focus
Networked Communities
Someone from our friendly admissions team would be happy to reach out to you.
