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Is an undergrad degree in Bible/theology/religion a good idea?

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Pastor Larry

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I have concluded that it doesn't matter. A person who is willing to work hard and learn is employable no matter his degree. Any one wanting to pastor should plan on seminary (not distance learning but on site) and thus that minimizes the need for a particular kind of degree. Get a degree in history, public speaking, humanities, literature, whatever. Then go to seminary to get your Bible and ministry training in conjunction with involvement in your local church.
 
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rbell

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pocadots1990 said:
I am not trying to say that a "full-time" pastor is more called than a bi-vocational and I apologize if I implied it that way.

I am a bi-vocational pastor and have been for the past 4 years (2 as an Asst and 2 as a Senior Pastor) It is hard on the person and the family.

I agree with you about opening up new opportunities to reach people. I am in that situation all the time.

What I am saying is that if God has called you to major in theology then do it. You don't have to have a major in another field in order to get a secular job. For instance, I have two people in my church who just graduated from college. One in English and the other in Psychology. Neither one has a secular job in their field as of yet. Now, the one with the English degree, she is starting up a church newsletter. So this is one way of using her degree.

Your statement about committment is so true rbell. Whatever area God has called you, as rbell said "STICK TO IT."
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We are in more agreement than disagreement.

If God tells you to major in religion/theology undergrad, do it.

If God tells you to major in business & then go to seminary, do it.

If God tells you to major in math................that's not God speaking. :smilewinkgrin:
 
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mcdirector

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rbell said:
We are in more agreement than disagreement.

If God tells you to major in religion/theology undergrad, do it.

If God tells you to major in business & then go to seminary, do it.

If God tells you to major in math................that's not God speaking. :smilewinkgrin:
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Well!

*sniff*
 
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