Scholarship
March 29, 2017
A Profile of Contemporary Seminarians
- Author
- Larsen, Ellis L. and James M. Shopshire
- Publisher
- Theological Education 24, no. 2 (The Association of Theological Schools, Pittsburgh)
- Table of Contents
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Editorial Introduction (Maura Fortkort)
Foreward (Ellis Leif Larson)
A Profile of Contemporary Seminarians (Ellis L. Larson and James M. Shopshire)
I. Introduction: Why This Study?
II: What are Contemporary Seminarians Like?
III: What Draws People to a Seminary?
IV: How are Students Making it Financially?
V: What are Students Experiencing in Seminary?
VI: What does the Future Hold?
VII: What Can the Churches Expect?
Appendixes:
A. Findings by Denomination
B. Basic Questionnaire
C. Seminaries Included in Sample
D. Methodological Principles Followed
E. Bibliography
Figures and Tables
Seminary Population by Age and Sex
Protestant Seminaries by Age and Sex
Roman Catholic Seminarians by Age and Sex
Age by Sex
Ranking of Average Age
Marital Status by Age and Sex
Race by Age and Sex
Major Field of Study by Age and Sex
Own Theological Position by Age and Sex
Stick to Religion by Age and Sex
Evangelism Priority by Age and Sex
Social Change Priority by Age and Sex
Practice of Prayer by Age and Sex
Worship Attendance by Age and Sex
Motivators Toward Ministry
Decision Definite by Age and Sex
Decision Gradual by Age and Sex
Call vs. Ability by Age and Sex
Home Church Size by Age an Sex
Locality of Home Church by Age and Sex
Church Theological Position by Age and Sex
Previous Worship Attendance by Age and Sex
Church Leader by Age and Sex
Church Meaningful as Youth by Age and Sex
Reasons for Selecting Seminary
Financial Resources in Seminary
Financial Aid by Age and Sex
Current Income by Age and Sex
Current Income by Age and Sex
Hours Employed by Age and Sex
Spouse Employed by Age and Sex
Full/Part Time Student by Age and Sex
Indebtedness for Education by Age and Sex
Sources of Stress while in Seminary
Requirements Difficult by Age and Sex
Expectations Too High by Age and Sex
Curriculum Appropriate by Age and Sex
Teaching Methods by Age and Sex
Field E. Requirements by Age and Sex
Different Time for Courses by Age and Sex
Life Experiences by Age and Sex
Feel Part of Community by Age and Sex
Spouse a Part of Community by Age and Sex
Physical Facilities by Age and Sex
Seminary Housing by Age and Sex
Seminary Rules by Age and Sex
Self-confidence by Age and Sex
Self-esteem by Age and Sex
Hopefulness by Age and Sex
People Orientation by Age and Sex
Relationships by Age and Sex
Goal Orientation by Age and Sex
Current Life Satisfaction by Age and Sex
Vocational Aim by Age and Sex
Estimate of Education by Age and Sex
Expect Fair Placement by Age and Sex
Start at Bottom by Age and Sex
Free to Move for Placement by Age and Sex
Appendixes:
Age and Sex by Denomination
Race by Denomination
Own Theological Position by Denomination
Evangelism Priority by Denomination
Social Change Priority by Denomination
Practice of Prayer by Denomination
Worship Attendance by Denomination
Home Church Membership by Denomination
Home Church Locality by Denomination
Home Church Theological Position by Denomination
Seminary Selection Reasons by Denomination
Personal Financial Resources by Denomination
Adequacy of Financial Aid by Denomination
Indebtedness for School by Denomination
Personal Income by Denomination
Appropriateness of Curriculum by Denomination
Vocation Aim by Denomination
Anticipated Fairness of Placement by Denomination
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