How Do You Become A Seminary Teacher?
Many theological seminaries produce some of the most well-rounded people because they challenge students to learn Greek, Hebrew and theological history from every time period in their chosen religions. If you are getting a Ph.D. in theology, you will have to learn French, German or both to read top scholars like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Calvin or Walter Bruegemann in their native dialects. Teaching in a seminary challenges the teacher to help students wrestle with Biblical text, ancient Near Eastern sources and current issues to prepare them for church work or beyond. It also requires teachers to have an open mind because they will have to deal with people of various denominational backgrounds. Step 1 Get a Bachelor’s degree. It does not necessarily matter what the undergraduate degree is in, since many seminaries or Master’s programs will take you if you were a business major. Then, you may want to step right into seminary or a master’s program after you complete your undergraduate c
