In recent times we have witnessed a dialogue around the role and function of seminaries. This dialogue has been generated primarily by people involved in seminaries, divinity schools and other forms of higher education. Thus, their perspective. Theirs is a valid perspective but perhaps also a myopic perspective that can come across as self-serving. In any case, seminaries ought to be praised for their historic role and function.
I am pro-seminary. I had a great seminary experience involving nine years and three degrees. I loved it. At the same time I was half-time to full-time engaged in ministry while experiencing seminary. I am not one who declares, “Why didn’t they teach that in seminary?” That is an unfair and ill-informed question.
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