littleg00se

@Marxian, yah I'm at least somewhat aware and hopefully prepared for a big theological shift. Your friend's story is informative. Many thanks. @runthejewels, how would getting an mdiv compare with getting two MA's in different areas? both ways would take up 3 to 4 years and the two MA's are supposed to be more academic (that's how it is characterized to me). Some have told me that its still better to get an mdiv (even for academic purposes) but I don't understand why. the feedback is encouraging so far. Thanks very much

Hello all, I am a student at Master's College (a small private fundamentalistic/ evangelical Christian college) with about another year of schooling left. I'm getting my bachelors in Christian Ministries and I originally wanted to go towards ministry but the past year I've kind of become interested in going to grad school to try to get into academia. I wasn't trying to get the best grades originally so my GPA won't be as good as it could have been. And I can't help but feel like coming from a small fundamentalistic school won't help me getting into a good program either. I don't expect I have much chance (which is fine), but just out of curiosity, what are my chances for getting into Princeton Theological Seminary, Yale Divinity, Chandler, or any other top tier theology school. This question applies to a typical 2 year MA or MTS or even the MDiv program if that makes a difference. I'm just wondering if I even have a chance. If I somehow did have a chance, would I have to pay full tuition? GPA: 3.75 Bachelors in Christian Ministries *I don't think the following makes much of a difference but in case there's anything to be said about church involvement: Church Intern for one year Taught Adult Sunday school for three semesters Served as a deacon for two years Served as the high school ministry leader for 2 years Thanks, Kevin