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Adam Clagg: "The M.A. in Youth
and Family Ministry was attractive to me
because of its focus on current
research, timeless theological truth,
and practical everyday ministry. If the
classes were not taught on a modular
schedule, I would not have applied."
Wes
Biddy: "The instruction given in
Lee’s program is conservative in the
most important ways, working from a
belief that the Scriptures and the key
historical doctrines of Christianity
remain vital for contemporary faith.
Yet, it is also progressive in the best
ways, understanding that the gospel is
fundamentally liberating and inclusive,
so that students are encouraged to think
freely and critically. My time here has
helped me become a more informed,
capable, and responsible Christian
thinker."
Sara
LaMagna: "Being in class only once a
month forced me to be disciplined in my
personal study. I found it difficult at
times to juggle the responsibilities of
every day life with school/work."
Leslie
Crawford: "Because my undergraduate
degree is unrelated to the study of
religion, I needed a program in which I
could make up any deficiencies. For
instance, I had never been exposed to
Koine Greek, and because my desire was
to specialize in Biblical Studies, it
was necessary for me to study the
language before engaging in any
scholarly exegesis. Some other
institutions I was considering could not
offer the class at a graduate level
(which was necessary for student loans),
rendering me unable to concentrate in
Biblical Studies. The program at Lee U.
offers classes such as Biblical
languages and systematic theology at the
graduate level so that I could attain a
strong foundation before engaging in
specific theological and exegetical
studies without compromising any
financial aid."
Derrick
Marr: "I was initially drawn to the
program by the friendly and
knowledgeable professors. Having gotten
to know many of them in my undergraduate
degree, I chose to continue my education
in this environment of Christian
scholarship."
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