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Pastors Still Need Seminary Degrees
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,...
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2022 – 2023 Academic Catalog
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Authority of Scripture
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Community Life at Gordon-Conwell
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The Student Experience at Gordon-Conwell
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This is Our Story
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Discipleship Experience 2021
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Why Gordon-Conwell?
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Don’t Have a Bachelor’s Degree? You Have Options!
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Contextualized Urban Theological Education
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As a Woman, Why Study at Gordon-Conwell?
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Seminary Snippets
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 Brief History of A.J. Gordon
A bright biblical scholar and innovator, Gordon lived up to his missionary name (Judson) as a missionary statesman.
A Brief History of Russell Conwell
“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.
Youth Ministers, Yes – You Should Consider an MDiv (And Here’s Why)
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...
Spiritual Formation at Seminary
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....
Theological Seminary, Divinity School, Bible College or Bible Institute? What’s the Difference?
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...
The Profit of Employing the Biblical Languages
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...
Some Questions as You Consider Seminary
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...
Is there a Doctor in the Church?
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...
Why Study Counseling at a Seminary?
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...
Why Theology Matters
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...
So You Are Thinking of Going to Seminary?
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...
Why Leave the Ministry to Go to Seminary?
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,...
Why Seminary? Some Historical Reflections
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...
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