I’ve published something like this before, but with new Seminarians now bedding down and veteran students struggling to get out of bed, this is a good time to remind you of the pros and cons of seminaries, and how to profit from them.
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Let’s start the seminary articles with a number of series from TGC, Desiring God, Servants of Grace, Everyday Theology, etc, then we’ll move on to individual articles.
TGC SERIES
8 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Seminary
Studying Doesn’t End with Classes
I Wouldn’t Trade Seminary for Anything
Seminary Tips From The 18th Century
EVERYDAY THEOLOGY SERIES
- 6 Academic Resolutions for the New Year: part 1 and part 2
- Don’t Start the Year with a Cat on Your Head
- Start Strong #1: Find Your Sweet Spot
- Start Strong #2: Avoid Bulimia Academosa
- Start Strong #3: Read the Contract Before You Sign
- Start Strong #4: Map Your Journey
- 6 Ways to Your Teacher’s Heart
- How to Destroy Your Research Paper in One Simple Step
- The Art of Taking Notes
SERVANTS OF GRACE SERIES
- C. Walter wrote the first post in this series in which he gave five suggestions for future seminarians.
- Matthew Fretwell wrote the second post in this series on growing in grace.
- Dave wrote the third post in cultivating humility while in seminary.
- Griffin Gulledge wrote the fourth post in this series on a call to ministry.
- Dr. Brian Cosby wrote the fifth post on knowing your Bible.
- Zach Kendrick wrote the sixth post on understanding on motivations for going to seminary.
- Joey Cochran starts a four part series on advice to those entering seminary.
- Joey continues his four part series on advice to those entering seminary.
- Joey continues his four part series on advice to those entering seminary.
- Joey concludes his four part series on advice to seminary students.
- Joey wrote the eleventh post in this series on how to handle life after seminary.
- Dave wrote the twelfth post challenging seminary students to love God’s people and His Church.
- Dave wrote the thirteenth post on growing in passion for God’s Word
- MatThew Sims wrote the fourteenth post on how seminary students can pursue purity while in seminary
- Mike Boling wrote the fifteenth post on the warnings and benefits of attending seminary online.
- Craig Hurst wrote the sixteenth post giving advice to married seminary students
- Jason Helopoulos gives six pieces of advice to seminary students.
CREDO MAGAZINE SERIES
How To Keep The Seminary Christian (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
PATRICK SCHREINER SERIES
- Take the hardest classes.
- Learn the Languages.
- Take some professors who will teach you the art of exegesis, and others who will teach you the science.
- Be in ministry/don’t be in ministry.
- Take teachers, not classes.
- Concerning grades.
- Stay away from distance learning.
- Take teachers who will teach you a method.
- Go for depth and breadth.
- Seek out a mentor.
- In sum: Love God and do as you please.
DESIRING GOD SERIES
How to Stay Christian in Seminary (Crossway, 2014).
- Introduction: Seminary: Life or Death?
- #1: Know Your Value of Values
- #2: Be Fascinated with Grace
- #3: Love That Jesus Calls the Weak
- #4: Study the Word for More Than Words
- #5: Pray with Your Books Closed
- #6: Be a Real Husband and Dad
- #7: Keep Both Eyes Peeled for Jesus
- Videos: Don Carson, Doug Wilson, Darrin Patrick, John Piper
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES
My Best Advice for Young Theologians | The New England School of Theology
Books to Read Before You Start Seminary/Divinity College
10 Things I Wish I’d Been Told in Seminary | Life and Theol ogy
“He Desires a Noble Task” The Erosion of the Evangelical Pastorate
Age-Old Question: Am I Too Old for Seminary? | the Cripplegate
Theological Education in the Local Church | Church at Brook Hills | Tim Brister
Advice for Undergraduates Planning on Seminary – Mere Orthodoxy
John Frame’s Advice: 30 Suggestions for Theological Students and Young Theologians | Andy Naselli
A Seminarian’s Prayer | For Christ and Culture
Seminaries and Spiritual Formation: Restatement – Reformation21 Blog
What are Seminaries For? – Reformation21 Blog
The Role of the Seminary in the World Today: Mohler and Lillback – Justin Taylor
The Andrew Fuller Center » Spiritual formation and the modern seminary
8 Tips for Being a Productive Student | Everyday Theology
On Witsius, Character and Cleaning Rosters – Reformation21 Blog
Michael Halcomb’s 15 Things that Make Being a Biblical Scholar Difficult
3 Reasons Seminaries Exist. | the Cripplegate
7 Objections to Going to Seminary – Justin Taylor
Ten Reasons to Attend Seminary
Timeless Wisdom for Seminary Graduates – The Gospel Coalition Blog
A Call and Agenda for Pastor-Theologians – The Gospel Coalition Blog
(Re-) Forging a New Vocational Identity: the “Pastor-Theologian” (Part 1) | Hopeful Realism
Whither the Seminary Model? – Reformation21 Blog
Do Seminary Grads Burn Out Quickly?
Why I Love Bethlehem College – Desiring God
Your 4 Priorities for Seminary – The Gospel Coalition Blog
30 Things to Remember in Seminary by Burk Parsons | Ligonier Ministries Blog
Use the Right Tool for the Right Job: Gospel Maturity for Seminary | For His Renown
4 Things to Remember While in Seminary – Trevin Wax
What Does It Mean to Be a Gospel-Centered Seminary?
7 Things the Church Expects from the Seminary | Everyday Theology
Thoughts on Seminary from a Graduating Seminarian « Christianity Matters
Philosophical Fragments » How Can Seminaries Shape Christ-Like Students?
BibleX: What Seminary Cannot Do
Q&A: Is Seminary Necessary? | The Village Church : From Our Pastors
On Identifying and Training Future Pastors | Permanent Things
Seminary Advice Windup « Ad Fontes
On Choosing a Seminary – Reformation21
So You Are Thinking of Going to Seminary? – Kevin DeYoung
Training Christian Leaders: An Urgent Need – The Gospel Coalition Blog
William Cunningham’s advice to theology students on their use of the Sabbath – Reformation21 Blog
Core Convictions Behind Theological Training
Three Deaths Every Seminarian Must Face | TGC | The Gospel Coalition
Advice for Theological Students and Young Pastors | TGC
More Advice for Theological Students and Young Pastors | TGC
Ant Farm 101 – Reformation21 Blog
Reasons to Study at a Seminary
The Mid-Degree Crisis and the Value of Work During Seminary | TGC | The Gospel Coalition
What Our Pastoral Interns Read | TGC
Pastor, Heal Thyself? | Seminary Grad School
The First Seminary | the Cripplegate
My Ideal Seminary Student | David L. Allen
Confessions of a Black Seminarian | RAANetwork
Towards a New Model of Theological Education | TheEcclesialCalvinist
not ashamed | Don’t Stop Believing
A Case for Seminary . . . Warts and All. | PARSE
What I Wish I Had Done In Seminary – Reformation21 Blog
Ten Areas Where Pastors Need to Be Trained for the 21st Century
Don’t waste your theological education! | Denny Burk
Welcome to Seminary—Now What? How to Be Faithful as a Seminary Student – AlbertMohler.com
Themelios | Article: Jesus The Theological Educator | The Gospel Coalition
20 Ways to Pray for the Seminaries – Justin Taylor
Do We Still Need the Seminary System? – The Calvinist International
Why the Church Still Needs the Seminary – Kevin DeYoung
My New Life at RPTS | Gentle Reformation
Professors’ Pet Peeves » Sociological Images
School Is In Session: 3 Classroom Recommendations for Every Graduate Student
An Interview with Ligon Duncan – Justin Taylor
Your 4 Priorities for Seminary – The Gospel Coalition Blog
Westminster Theological Seminary – 30 Things to Remember in Seminary
RTS Jackson – Pastor-Theologians
Out of Ur: Yes Church, We Still Need Seminaries
5 Reflections on My First Year of Seminary | Daniel Darling, Author, Pastor, Speaker
Advice To Young Preachers | The Heidelblog
20Schemes » Establishing New Church Based Training Centres
An Open Letter to Seminarians – She Worships
Incoming Seminary Students – Why are they here? | Greg Henson | Beyond Tomorr ow
RTS Jackson – Admissions – Seminary Checklist
What Is the Biggest Change Evangelical Seminaries… | Christianity Today
Why Go to Seminary? – The Gospel Coalition Blog
Brothers, Train Up the Next Generation – Desiring God
Should Seminary Professors Also Pastor Their Students?-Housewife Theologian
Seminary Graduates: Blessing or Curse? « Faith Improvised
Brothers, We Are Not Professors – Desiring God
New Theologian, May I Have a Word? – The Gospel Coalition Blog
Credo Magazine on Old Princeton
Seminary Professor as Spiritual Director | TGC | The Gospel Coalition
Husbands, Love Your Wives More Than Seminary – Christianity.com
Seminary Wives: 10 Encouragements for the Journey – The Gospel Coalition Blog
The New Era of Theological Education | TGC | The Gospel Coalition
The Future Shape of Theological Education | Catalyst Resources Catalyst Resources
STUDY HELPS
How to Write a Theology Essay | Andy Naselli
Covenant Theological Seminary / Resources
Home – Style Guides and Templates – LibGuides at Southern Seminary
Maintaining the Biblical Languages « But In These Last Days…
Want to Remember Your Notes? Write Them, Don’t Type Them – Pacific Standard: The Science of Society
Advice on Reading Noteworthy Theological Chapters, Articles and Sermons – Feeding on Christ
Suggested Reading List – Reformed Forum
The Constructive Curmudgeon: Banning Laptops in the Classroom
The Constructive Curmudgeon: What is a Library?
ESV GreekTools – Justin Taylor
The Gospel Coalition | Resources: Courses
Theological Seminaries List – Sort By Cost, Location, or Denomination
TMS Lectures Now Online | the Cripplegate
FUNDING
Russell Moore: Student-Loan Debt and the Future of Seminaries – WSJ.com
The Economic Realities of the Theological Vocation (part 1) | Everyday Theology
Paying for seminary | The Christian Century
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