After years of decline, Catholics see rise in number of future priests
(RNS) Young men today “want to give their life for something that counts. These men are tired of living in a culture of relativism. They want to say there must be something true, beautiful and good,"...
View ArticleDespite ‘huge’ hesitancy, seminaries branch out in online degrees
Online education is growing as seminaries expand their programs to reach students who are unable or unwilling to uproot their lives for a traditional on-campus experience. The post Despite ‘huge’...
View ArticleAfter years of decline, Catholics see rise in number of future priests
(RNS) Young men today “want to give their life for something that counts. These men are tired of living in a culture of relativism. They want to say there must be something true, beautiful and good,"...
View ArticleDespite ‘huge’ hesitancy, seminaries branch out in online degrees
Online education is growing as seminaries expand their programs to reach students who are unable or unwilling to uproot their lives for a traditional on-campus experience.
View ArticleMore seminary students leave the Master of Divinity behind
(RNS) — The economics of church decline and practicalities of today’s students, many of whom area already working in churches, may be among the reasons for the drop off in the Master of Divinity...
View ArticleFor many schools, the Master of Divinity degree is moving online for good
(RNS) — Duke Divinity School will begin offering a hybrid Master of Divinity degree with online classes and one-week in-person intensives — cementing what has become a growing trend among most...
View ArticleBlack seminary grads, with debt higher than others, cope with money and ministry
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Data shows 30% of Black graduates in the 2020-2021 academic year had debt of $40,000 or more, compared with 11% of white graduates. The post Black seminary grads, with debt higher...
View ArticleAs Jewish movements struggle, independent rabbinical schools gain a toehold
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — A growing number of Jews are declaring no particular affiliation to either the Reform or Conservative movements. They prefer independent rabbinical schools. The post As Jewish...
View ArticleAs religious landscape shifts, reshaped seminaries shed their campuses
(RNS) — 'The seminary is not a building, and the work we do is not confined to these walls,' said one seminary president. The post As religious landscape shifts, reshaped seminaries shed their campuses...
View ArticleTheological schools report continued drop in master of divinity degrees
(RNS) — Enrollment at theological schools has remained stable, but the two-year M.A. degree is appealing to more students. The post Theological schools report continued drop in master of divinity...
View ArticleSouthwestern Baptist Theological Seminary names David Dockery as new president
(RNS) — The past few years have been troubled for the prominent SBC seminary, beginning with the controversial 2018 firing of legendary president Paige Patterson. The post Southwestern Baptist...
View ArticleAs churches shrink and pastors retire, creative workarounds are redefining...
(RNS) — As older clergy get set to retire, there are few younger seminarians to replace them — and few churches that can afford to pay them. The post As churches shrink and pastors retire, creative...
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