2007-09-15 03:00:48 · 12 answers · asked by ccrider 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We have little need for them. Just to bear the name requires lots of training.
The free home Bible Studies we offer is just the beginning of knowledge. It teaches the basic truths of the Bible. When one is finished in about six months, they will be able to show anyone what the Bible really says using their own Bibles.
If one wants to go further after that, there are the weekly meetings that provide more solid food than milk they were having. We go into the deeper things of the Bible there. Also, there is a meeting for teaching how to be better ministers with assignments for talks and Bible readings. All of them encourage Bible usage. Never make a statement without Bible proof. There is a lot of page turning.
Afterwards, if one would like to join in public ministry, the elders of the congregation would have to OK them testing their knowledge and understanding of the Bible.
Next, they hopefully reach the point of dedicating their lives to Jehovah. This is symbolized by water baptism. This is not a spur of the moment decision. Lots of work has gone into this decision and the elders will talk over time with a candidate to learn if he/she is qualified to take this step. To make sure they know what is involved and what they understand.
Only after baptism can one be properly called one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Still our learning never stops. We continue to learn the deeper things of the Bible and in preparing to teach others we also learn.
So, you see, we have little need for seminaries.
2007-09-15 03:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by grnlow 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
After seeing the answers to this question it is easy to see why people are urged to ask Witnesses in real life about their beliefs. Virtually asking is risky because so many people have no idea what they are talking about. Others all out like to trick people.
There are supposed sites that ''teach'' the rules of Witnesses saying we can't do many things that honestly boil down to personal dissension.
The Faithful and Discrete slave does not condom such websites or teach such foolishness.
As for Seminaries, Witnesses learn how to help teach others and get faith strengthened through the Kingdom Ministry School. There are normally 3 meetings held a week, I suggest looking into asking someone from a local congregation to explain any questions you have.
http://www.watchtower.org/
http://www.jw-media.org/
The only websites officially endorsed by The Faithful and Discrete slave.
2007-09-15 04:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by AEH101 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
O.K. I know we don't have or attend seminaries.
Who has these?
We do have school for preparing students for ministry.
We just don't call it a "seminary,"
for us it's called Theocratic Ministry School.
It's the same purpose, by definition
but, I can't say it's the same exact thing.
I have not been to seminary school.
2007-09-15 10:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses don't have seminaries, but we have something similar. It's called the Theocratic Ministry School that we attend once a night every week which lasts around 2 hours. We have seminars that include: Bible highlights of a particular group of chapters and then discuss it in depth; speech counsel to help everyone learn how to get over their fear of public speaking as well as to improve on our approach towards people; and also we have different Bible-based articles that we study and read to get a better understanding of the Bible itself and how we can apply it on our lives.
If you have anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask one of Jehovah's Witnesses or you can go to www.watchtower.org for more information.
2007-09-15 03:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
Not Necessary. Plus It would seem that In the World people " Expect" Diploma's To be handed to Them at the end of their Run. No such thing is forthcoming with The Organization.
2007-09-15 04:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by conundrum 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it would be nice if they had some sort of standardized instruction with a "diploma" to let their followers know the person who has influence over their religious instruction, their personal lives and family isn't some wackjob who slipped through making it all the way to Elder-dom because of being someone's favorite and showing a little more zeal than the rest.
I don't understand why JWs are so prejudiced against standardized education.
2007-09-15 07:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by PediC 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋
JW's Know that the idea of "once save; always saved" is TOTALLY False !
So as JW's we know the value of PUTTING FORTH MUCH EFFORT "in" everything we do !
This Includes learning the Bible!
2007-09-15 03:21:38 · answer #7 · answered by . 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
==mark101112==
Who raised Jesus from the dead?
The Bible says Jesus would raise his body, and it also says God will be the one who resurrects him.. So who is it?
Galatians 1:1
Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead
So it was by God though Jesus Christ.
2007-09-15 03:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by VMO 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Because they have a satanic governing body so they don't need seminaries.
Salvation is a gift of God.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the GIFT OF GOD, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Eph. 2:8-9
Salvation is irrevocable!
For the GIFTS AND CALLING OF GOD ARE IRREVOCABLE. Rom. 11:29
God can't lie. Titus 1:2
2007-09-15 06:55:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
They DO... there is one in Orlando Florida... this month...!
YOU can get... Many Lies there about JESUS... and What the Bible... says!
I always ask... Who raised the Body of Jesus... [ See John 2:18:25 ]..... and I have NOT HAD ONE... GIVE ME AN HONSET ANSWER....!
When confronted with TRUTH... they Will Aways... NOT COME BACK...!
Thanks, RR
2007-09-15 03:24:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 9⤋