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Then we have come to an agreement--perhaps.

 

I recommend getting the degree. You can get some pretty good courses on line nowadays, but of course then you don't get much mentoring.

 

Apologies to davidtaylorjr if we have hijacked your thread. I do see a little bit of relevance, though.

 

Maybe "wannabees" is a better word

 

Yep, there are definitely some of those!

 

Some dictionaries define the word somewhat differently, but even here enOxford gives "engages or is an expert" not "engages and is an expert." This leaves room for those are regularly involved in theology, such as yourself, such as pastors and teachers.

BTW, I don't call myself a theologian either. (Neither do I call theologians some people who call themselves theologians!)

 

My take on "engage in" is a process of research, thought, and expression. Here on the BB, the most we usually get is the expression part. I see very little research done here--most don't even know the representative theologians, much less the original languages needed for original research. I see almost no quoting of established theologians--necessary for the "thought" part.

Indubitably!

 

I would like to think of myself as a part time theologian but being a mugwump probably disqualifies me for even that.

Oh well.