2007-06-16 07:28:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
you can preach all you want, but will people listen?
2007-06-16 07:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, there are. It all depends on the church. Most denominations require pastors to go to seminary. A lot of seminaries have courses in Biblical languages, history of theology, etc. Other churches that don't require a degree train pastors on spot, like an apprenticeship.
2007-06-16 07:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most denominations there are rigorous educational requirements. Most require a 4 year degree and then several years of seminary after that.
2007-06-16 07:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by Linda R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most complete courses in Bilbe Study. It all depends on the church. Most denominations require pastors to go to seminary and take courses in Biblical languages, history of theology, etc.
2007-06-16 07:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by ogphatboi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the domination.
Some require nothing.
Others require a 4 year degree in that religion.
They also require cont. education so the learning never stops.
2007-06-16 07:33:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I for one wasn't going back to school...
Seriously, who would set the standards? Wouldn't that exclude a humanist minister like me, since those kinds of schools are religious?
2007-06-16 07:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most denominations require a degree in divinity or religious studies from that denominations university - like southern baptist university in texas.
2007-06-16 07:32:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there should be. It's not like it's an important job, but if they are going to serve as a councilor or therapist, then they should have a degree in psychology.
2007-06-16 07:31:32 · answer #8 · answered by Lilliana 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because you don't need brains to be a preacher.
2007-06-16 07:46:16 · answer #9 · answered by bocasbeachbum 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you can get a certificate out of one of those bubble gum type machines, they come in a plastic bubble of various snappy colors.
2007-06-16 07:34:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If these people ever became educated, they wouldn't be able to believe any of that crap they preach... they'd have to get a real job.... OMG what a nightmare.
2007-06-16 07:34:48 · answer #11 · answered by April 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋