Seminary Important, Helpful in Ministry
A recent survey finds that pastors still place a high value on seminary training.
LifeWay Research’s study involving more than 1,000 Protestant pastors found that two-thirds have obtained at least a Master’s degree, and 71 percent report they regularly use things they learned in seminary. Also, of those pastors who went to seminary, 83 percent strongly agree the training and experience was worth the time and money.
The findings are at odds with a 2009 report from the Association of Theological Schools, which indicates that seminary enrollment was in a slump.
“The fact that pastors were overwhelmingly indicating in our survey that they’re using their seminary education and would do it all over again, we would say that seminary education is relevant today, but it may be a little more difficult financially,” comments Scott McConnell of LifeWay Research of the Southern Baptist Convention.
He adds that many seminaries are expanding their online courses to make it easier for both students and professors.
(Source: OneNewsNow)
