Top Ten

With 2 finals down and 1 to go, I figured it was time for some blogging...and decided to go with the:

 Top 10 Things I've Learned in my First Semester in Seminary

(and yes, I know...I have one week until the semester is over...)

10. Just because you are in "graduate school" does not mean the food will be better... 

9. It's ok if you don't know all the books of the Bible...technically you have three years to get that down

8. Set aside time where you don't do anything Seminary related (such as a tv show or trivia or something else...)  It won't kill you, really.  It will help you stay sane and acceptable in society.

7. You should read every day.  And not People Magazine...ideally what you've been assigned.

6. That being said, when you have a break - read something not theologically sound...like...the Percy Jackson Series...or some other fun book

5. Learning a language is hard...especially if it is considered "ancient"

4. Professors who love what the teach are AMAZING.  (and at times, hilarious.)

3. Laugh.  At silly things.  It will help.  I promise.  

2. Conversations held at breakfast, lunch, or dinner might mean more than some class discussions.  And that is perfectly fine.

  

1. It is ALL about context.  Seriously.

If you've been to graduate school (especially seminary!), I would love to know something you learned in your time there...please comment and share! 

Gracious God, we thank you for a sense of humor; especially when we are at times, ever so serious.  Thank you for people who feel the call to teaching your word to others and for students who feel the call to help those teaching.  Thank you for times to laugh and celebrate even in times when we find it hard to take the time to celebrate. Help us to be gracious for all you do, even when we feel distant or not so thankful. It is in your holy name we pray, and give thanks.  Amen