Here is an update on my time here at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Classes started last week and this semester I am taking 3 classes for a total of 9 hours. The classes are Theology of the New Testament, Pastoral Ministry, and Introduction to the Old Testament 1. All of these have been very interesting so far, although we have really just begun.
I still consider it a great blessing to be here with these students and faculty. Southern has not been a disappointment at all. As most religious schools and seminaries are declining in enrollment and attendance, Southern is one of the few who are increasing in enrollment and attendance with nearly 500 new students this semester (I think that includes Boyce College which is here as well). What is the difference? While many schools have fallen into the trap of becoming more liberal in their beliefs, including the denial of the infallibility and inerrancy of the Scriptures, Southern has reversed this trend at its school, starting back in the 1990’s and has re-affirmed those principles with which it was founded based upon the inerrancy of God’s Word. I knew that I wanted to come to this school, when I saw the banner on their web page back in 2010 that said simply, “Truth Matter” and so it does in not only how and what we believe, but what we do as followers of Christ.
I have completed 65 hours of instruction, with a total of 97 required for me to get my degree. There is a possibility that I could graduate in December of 2014, just a little over a year ago if I am able to take classes as I hope. Seems like it is really going fast. Then it will be interesting to see what happens after that!

Blessings,

Rob