2007-09-06 13:47:53 · 6 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most seminaries require that the student learn both Greek and Hebrew, Coptic and Aramaic are also normally offered. You also learn various tools of Biblical criticism, the history of christianity, different theological models, usually a person gets a history of their denomination, and other various intense studies of various books of the Bible, theological systems, etc.
This information isn't kept from parishoners on purpose - it usually isn't disseminated. The reasons are varied, but usually it boils down to a few: The pastors themselves didn't care to study and integrate their education into their life of faith, so they take the tests and forget about the information (a form of arrogance). Another reason is that today's Christian climate has become increasingly conservative and anti-intellectual, so there are job security reasons behind it. One other reason worth mentioning is that pastors often either do not have time or take the time to train educators within the church.
Hope that helps.
2007-09-06 14:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by Tukiki 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no wisdom restricted to pastors only. The same Spirit Who dwell in them, dwells in other believers. The only thing different with a true pastor, is the annointing to be an undershepherd of God's flock. With that comes certain ordained authority of the elder (overseer).
But, when it comes to Godly, Biblical wisdom, we are all granted access to whatever the Spirit chooses to teach us as well as far as we want to be taken.
Make sense?
2007-09-06 13:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by TroothBTold 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pastor has a criminal criminal accountability and precise to be attentive to this. He/She is in charge for the protection of the congregation. If something undesirable happens with the aid of this guy == the church, pastor, and lay leaders might nicely be sued. tell the pastor and discover out if the church has coverage
2016-10-10 02:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by nelson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biblical Hebrew and Greek languages.
2007-09-06 13:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Foundational truth - Doctrine. A house sits on a foundation, the people living in the house don't have to understand it, but those building need to understand it in order to make it solid. You learn "why" as opposed to "what."
2007-09-06 13:58:01 · answer #5 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the Denomination..... you will and can have... ANY OF THAT ..... SO CALLED... PRIVILEDGED..... INFORMATION....!
YOU... will have to have... Extensive... STUDY.... in both Old Teatament... HEBREW..... And.... New Testament... GREEK.
YOU... will have to Be FLUENT.... in both!
(2Timothy 2:15-16) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
(2Tim 2:16) But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Thanks, RR
2007-09-06 13:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋