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I am a freshman in hish school right now, so any suggestions for next year or further would be great.

2006-11-16 07:02:29 · 7 answers · asked by tboysanders 2 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

Yes, I plan on going into Christian theology. What would be the classes I would need to take? Would they be different for each of the different parts you mentioned?

2006-11-16 07:07:52 · update #1

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Considering that a degree in Theology isn't worth the paper it is printed on (religion is a con), you might try a course in Ethics and learn everything backwards. Religion is the ultimate con, it is government protected, tax free and the product they sell doesn't have to be delivered until you reach a place that doesn't exist. No wonder so many people jump on this manured money wagon.

2006-11-16 07:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0 0

Theology can be divided up in any number of ways. Many of these divisions have originated in the study of the Christian religion, although some have been adapted and extended to apply to other religions, or to the study of multiple religions.

In many Christian seminaries, the four Great Departments of Theology are:

Exegetical Theology
Historical Theology
Systematic Theology
Pastoral Theology

2006-11-16 07:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by J~Me 5 · 0 1

A great deal of this has to do with what denomination you are in. If you are seeking a more formal education in theology, you should consider speaking with your pastor or priest.

Personally, I am in the discernment process now, which is a period of deep personal reflection, prayer, and meditation over whether or not God is calling me to His service. In the Episcopal Church, all deacons and priests have to have their Master of Divinity, which means that you have to graduate from college with your Bachelor's degree before you can pursue Holy Orders.

However, most colleges and universities have religion majors. You might consider becoming one. The best thing to do right now, in my opinion, is talk to your pastor or priest, your parents, and (this might not apply to you yet, but it will...) your girlfriend or boyfriend. Becoming a minister is a commitment of both you AND your spouse. Not every person is right for it.

Good luck on your journey!

2006-11-16 07:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by TransyMAJ 2 · 0 1

Dear T Boy Sanders,
I don't know the specific answer to your question but I can tell you what my daughter did.

In high school she was interested in becoming a surgeon and took as many science classes as were available. In addition she took a wide range of other classes.

She did very well and graduated near the very top of her class (3 out of 333). She went to the University of MI where she changed her mind during her freshman year. She still wanted to do something in the medical field but no longer was interested in surgery. She did a double degree in microbiology and psychology.

During her senior year she called me to tell me that she had a change of plans and was applying to Yale Divinity School. She was accepted and she graduated with a Masters.

I'm telling you this because you may well change your mind more than once in the coming years. Where are you presently interested in going to college? Check with them to see what their requirements are and take it from there.

May God bless you richly!

2006-11-16 07:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by JOYfilled - Romans 8:28 7 · 0 1

I'm an atheist, but may I respectfully suggest that you study christian or muslim history first? You might get a clearer picture of the validity of yur choice

2006-11-16 07:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Get a spirituality, that is best prepare for Theology study..

2006-11-16 07:04:50 · answer #6 · answered by Happyslovak 1 · 0 1

You don't need to take any special classes in HS - just get into a religious studies program in college.

Most importantly - get good grades!! You will (ehem) thank god for the scholarships later on!

2006-11-16 07:10:47 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0 1

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