The seminary journey is a great joy. We meet a community of people who become friends now and remain companions for a lifetime. Seminary study also makes demands on our time and energy. At worship and in spiritual practices class, we are encouraged to remain centered in our belovedness in Jesus Christ as the top priority in life. As second priority, we are called to give quality attention to those supporting us on this journey, our family members.

With these in place, as a next priority, we devote ourselves to theological study. Because each credit involves two hours of study outside the classroom, students do well to arrange schedules to give alert and mindful hours to learning assignments. This entails strategies for reading texts both deeply and economically because there will always be more to read. One valuable resource is by Mortimer Adler,  How to Read a Book, summarized here:  https://share.google/i35cewFC61aGEacTs

When we learn to read both meditatively and efficiently, study will be enhanced. WTS also has a Writing Center with helpful support for written work.

Holding in careful balance one’s spiritual life, primary relationships, and dedicated time for study can help students navigate the seminary formation journey with joy and fulfillment.