How to Pick a Seminary by Mark Dever (T4G)

Earlier this month Mark Dever posted and article entitles "How to Pick a Seminary" which, for me, was very timely. Everything I read from Dever shows that he truly does have a pastor's heart. These directions are excellent. The best part about them is the fact that he took the time to think through this issue wrote out a response.

I had a rough go at seminary. I've taken sort of an ecclectic approach--started at one seminary, took a couple class at another, audited a class at another, now I'm looking into another. The diversity has been excellent. Some question it for silly reasons; "Their reformed", or "Their Presbyterian", or "Are they really conservative?" I've had to put seminary on hold for providential reasons. Lord willing, I'll be able to resume my formal studies soon.

Well, I wish that I had sound advice like this before I started out. Not that I've missed out. Granted, no seminary is perfect, but this is great advice for those just starting out.

Preview: For a young man feeling called into the ministry, few choices seem more important than choosing which seminary you’ll go to. Friends, family members, your own minister—all these people may give guidance and present opinions on this. Some of it will be helpful.

On to five factors for you to consider....

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How to Pick a Seminary by Mark Dever (T4G)