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Secondly, we will examine what the call to the ministry involves in order that young men might have some direction when they think about this issue. Pre-sem is the course of studies that prepares one for going to seminary. It is true that few if any students at the Protestant Reformed seminary have
Our seminary is the only institution for higher education in our churches. And it is a highly specialized one. It is a theological school, devoted solely to instruction in theological branches and to the training and preparation of ministers of the Word. In our school we offer thorough instruction i
But if that is the only impression which is left with you, you will have a very narrow and mistaken view of our seminary. The fact is, there are many fa scinating and rewarding aspects of the life of the seminarian. Last summer a new program was launched providing for a pre-sem course to be taug
Because of the amount of work connected with being a student at our seminary -- roughly 90 hours a week in a good week, more when tests or sermons are due -- one would think that the seminarian's social life would be somewhat limited. While this is true to some extent, yet this is partially offset b
The Seminary And the Preacher Brethren of the Theological School Committee, honored colleagues, students, and beloved people of God gathered with us at this occasion tonight: Sometimes I am afraid of my task as professor. When I look at you young men -- as far as the ministry is concerned, naive,
When we study history it is with the purpose of understanding the organic development of the church. When we study the methods of preparing and preaching a sermon it is with the purpose of expositing Scripture in its purest form. All instruction that is given in our seminary has as its purpose the p
Any student who cannot attain a C average in the seminary department may not appear before Synod for his final examinations. Why? Because our churches need capable and hardworking ministers? Yes, but capable and hard-working ministers in the service of the truth! The same is true of our pre-seminar
Young men, do you want thorough instruction in all the aspects of the theological curriculum? You can get it at our Seminary. This, however, is not the first question to ask. Does God call you to this work? The need is great in our churches. Give this calling your prayerful consideration. If you are