I spent the day yesterday
visiting Duke Divinity School. The
tagline of the school, Knowledge and Faith, represents the focus of the school,
and it is evident that both of these aspects are held together as vital parts
of ministry.
I’m often asked if I am
worried that divinity school will threaten my faith. The inherent deconstructive nature of studying theology will
indeed be a challenge, but I am reminded that divinity school is not the church. Instead, reconstructive faith
communities are essential factors in completing theological education in
preparation for ministry.
Am I nervous? Absolutely. Am I excited to learn new things, about my faith and scripture? Absolutely absolutely. Will my faith change? Probably. How? I cannot
be certain. But I do know that together,
knowledge and faith prepare for
ministry. One of these features can
not stand on it’s own, both inform and shape the individual in preparing for a
life of service to God.
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