NopeNotnopenope

So I could use some advice, ladies and gentlemen. I'm not much of a scholar - and looking to be a pastor, and I'm trying to decide between Wesley Theological Seminary and Candler. Candler just offered me a full ride just a few moments ago, and Wesley is offering me 85%. The dilemma comes in that I really liked Wesley and I've been offered a part time job as a youth director in the area. Candler I visited once a few years ago and didn't really get a feel for, but I understand the reputation, so I'm afraid I'll regret turning them down. Any thoughts? I'm specifically interested in church planting, leadership development, homiletics, and I have a heart for youth ministry. Would I fit at Candler at all? I'd really appreciate any advice. Chris

It's too quiet! In other news, I found a blog of someone who got accepted to Yale last year... on the second Thursday of the month... http://www.cathellwilliams.com/2010/03/admitted-to-yale-divinity-school/ I'm really hoping for that e-mail! Chris

Glad I'm not the only one!

Hey everyone! I've been lurking for a few months, but finally decided to share my anticipation with you all. Thanks for all the posts so far! I've applied to Candler, Duke, Yale (and the ISM), Union, Wesley (in DC), and possibly Earlham in Indiana (Quaker) I'm currently a United Methodist Youth Director in Mid Missouri, but have had seminary and pastoral ambitions for years. I'm pursuing candidacy as a United Methodist (although I'm not 100%). I've been accepted to Candler, Duke, and Wesley. Duke hasn't given me diddly squat in scholarship info, and wanted me to put down a deposit. I didn't get accepted to Leadership Candler, but I'm still waiting for the Methodist Scholarships. Wesley Theological Seminary is actually flying my out to interview for scholarships in less than two weeks! My heart is set on Yale and Union, but not for the normal reasons. Union has a boat-load of unusual classes, and access to the Jewish Theological Seminary... And what is with seminaries that don't teach anything about communication skills? One homiletic course doesn't do the job in my opinion. Union is the only school I looked at that had a large number of communication and preaching courses. Does anyone know of schools that focus on communicating/preaching? What good is having a great education if you can't relate or communicate with everyday folks? More waiting! Chris