Doin' Seminary: Tips for Surviving Year 1
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long. - Psalm 23, NRSV There is no easy way of describing the first year of seminary. It was both fun and challenging. It was both a spiritually formative experience and a scholarly meat grinder. It was a mix of great and not-so-great. As with most new experiences, there will always be things that you l