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Expertise
Reformed / Systematic Theology, Biblical Theology, New Testament, Church History, Philosophical Theology, Apologetics, Preaching/Homiletics, Sacraments, and Liturgy are all specialties in which I have some expertise. I've been told I have a "knack" for Practical/Pastoral Theology as well.
Experience in the area
I have been a Presbyterian church worker since 1996 and am about to be ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. I served a year long internship in our denomination's Office of Theology and Worship.
Organizations
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Publications
Call to Worship. ReNEWS. The Presbyterian Outlook (online edition).
Education/Credentials
Undergraduate study at King College and East Tennessee State University leading to BA in English, with minors in Sociology and in Humanities (emphasis Classical Studies). Master of Divinity, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Additional study, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Awards and Honors
Patterson Scholar in Greek and Latin, LPTS (2003-2006). J. K. Patterson Graduate Fellow in Church History, LPTS. PC(USA) Ordination Exams: Bible Content 98%; Greek Exegesis 5/5; Reformed Theology 5/5.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to earn a PhD in either Theology or New Testament and at least an MA in Church History.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Jan | 01/31/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for the information appreciate it ..... |
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| Cindy | 01/31/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Okay...will continue praying. Thanks. Your honesty ..... |
| Cindy | 10/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks....I did it yesterday and I ..... |
| Dan | 07/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for good advice |
Recent Answers from Chris Larimer
2012-01-29 Communion:
The Lord's Supper is the perpetual renewal of the covenant. Why would a person who has scorned the covenant be given the token of that covenant? The Lord's Supper has promises pledged to it; be careful
2011-07-10 uncivil marriage:
Marry them. The purpose of marriage is mutual support, and if the states laws inhibit that good, then circumvent it by not getting a wedding license. They can accomplish legally what they need with a durable
2011-06-17 canon question:
No. If we were to propose such a scheme, it would be circular reasoning (i.e., a self-referential paradigm). It's like me saying "I'm the king of France!" and then demanding that you neither check your
2011-05-27 If Paedo-Baptism, why not Paedo-Communion?:
Are you aware that in the Orthodox Church, infants are baptized, then immediately chrismated/confirmed, then immediately given holy communion? This is an ancient practice. Once you see that baptism = circumcision
2011-05-03 apostacy:
Define "Catholic Church." Do you mean the Church of Rome? Or do you mean all Christians who confess the catholic faith? Rome fell into deep error after cutting itself off from the East (which occurred
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