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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.
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.
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Call to Worship. ReNEWS. The Presbyterian Outlook (online edition).
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.
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.
I hope to earn a PhD in either Theology or New Testament and at least an MA in Church History.
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| Dan | 07/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very clear answer and very quick, leaving ..... |
| Carolina | 04/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Catherine | 04/03/09 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | |
| Simon | 02/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Chris, I have asked this question many ..... |
| Ryan | 01/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | good stuff. straight to the point |
It depends on which Presbyterians you're talking about. The historic and widespread Presbyterian conviction is Prolife. However, there is a very vocal faction within the American mainline Presbyterian
We both know this isn't a question but a Seventh Day Adventist tirade. If the Apostles believed that Christ's Lordship of the Sabbath meant freedom from Jewish ceremonial, and yet the moral command
Brendan, The Westminster Confession of Faith, which is the theological statement that most Presbyterians around the world hold to, does anathematize the papacy as antichrist. However, very few sects
Dan, I see your question came at 2AM (my time, at least) - a poor time for theological reflection, though fine for prayer. The blasphemy of the Holy Spirit must be read in context: First of all,
Presbyterians believe in spontaneous prayer, as well as using written forms. Simply pray that God's will be completed for her life, that she have the strength to meet whatever challenges He gives her,

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