Let’s start by saying that it is near impossible to compare the education of Jesus of Nazareth some two millennia ago to today’s extensive system of ministry education with its multi-faceted degree programs, schools, and course offerings. Nevertheless, this question often arises among those in ministry – why should I go to bible college when […]
Q&A – What Degrees Do Seminary Professors Need?
The qualifications required to teach at a seminary vary from school to school, but most professors at accredited seminaries have a doctoral degree. This does not have to be a Ph.D., however, and some professors that teach at accredited theology schools do not even have a doctoral degree. More advanced degrees, though, open up more […]
Q&A: What are Good Majors for Prospective Seminary Students?
There is not one major that every college student who is considering seminary should declare. Students come to seminary from many different backgrounds, and they have a variety of undergraduate degrees. At any given seminary, there are likely engineers, Bible college graduates, philosophy majors and musicians. Although there is no one major that every prospective […]
Q&A: Do Pastors of Non-Denominational Churches Need Seminary Degrees?
Non-denominational churches do not have a denominational body that governs their decisions; they are “independent” churches. Therefore, whether their pastors need accredited seminary degrees is entirely up to each individual church. Read on to see the theological, pragmatic, and positional considerations independent churches weigh when answering this question. Seminary Degrees are Preferred Theologically, very few […]