It’s About Time I Wrote Something
Okay, so I have had two weeks of class and I have to say that this year looks to be much more enjoyable than last year. First of all, the social scene at the Free Church College has improved considerably, mostly due to what Spurgeon would have called ‘blessed subtractions’. Additionally, my lectures this year are very good. I have Principal Donald Macloed (who is the main reason to attend my seminary) for 2 lectures: Church History 2 (focusing on the church in Scotland beginning with John Knox) and Systematic Theology. His lectures are very enjoyable, and never cease to make me think. In addition to those 2 classes I have New Testament 1 and Hebrew. Hebrew is tough, I have to say. It’s written backwards and it’s all dots and squiggles. And it’s weird. And hard. But I’m enjoying it so far.
Besides all my normal class work I am writing my 10,000 word dissertation this year on Ecclesiology in the Scottish Reformed Tradition, and I am studying for licensure exams for the PCA, which I will sit when we are home in January. It all makes for a very busy year. I think my reading will be strictly limited to what I actually need to read for my essays, etc.
I am meeting with Prof. Macleod tomorrow to talk about my dissertation. He gave me a book to read last May and told me to come back and talk with him about it. Because of everything I was doing over the summer, I have only read the 1st chapter. Plus I’m supposed to give him a 500 word summary on what I plan to research and a preliminary bibliography. Good thing there was a lot of info in that 1 chapter I’ve read.
Aside from academic stuff, er, um…there’s not too much happening. I’m preaching at church in about 2 weeks (I’d better get on that). I’m planning on doing a redesign of our website, when I get to it. I think that’s about it for now. Leave us some comments so we know there’s someone out there.
Cheers!
September 21st, 2004 at 9:03 pm
Too bad you have so much free time! I saw the Hebrew alphabet on Jonathon’s blog - good luck with making sense of that. So, the summer reading list sort of got put aside while you went to Greece, Ireland, hosted Carolyn and Wanda, wrote your Christianity study, etc. - what were you thinking?
I think even when you two are here in January, you’ll still be quite busy, but we look forward to having you back for at least a little while.
September 21st, 2004 at 10:03 pm
Yeah, lots of free time. My summer reading (it was only 1 book, not much of a list) really just got put aside for my Christian Ed. project, since I was reading everywhere we went. So yeah, hopefully I won’t look too silly in this meeting I have tomorrow. And yes, I think we will be very busy in January.
September 21st, 2004 at 10:06 pm
One good thing with regard to Hebrew, however, is that we just had our first NT class that required using Greek (which I learned last year) and if was fairly easy. With some effort Hebrew will turn out the same way.
September 21st, 2004 at 10:13 pm
Hey! In other recent developments I have apparently been appointed cabin boy on Tor’s imaginary boat. I can see all of you turning green with envy.
September 21st, 2004 at 10:45 pm
Not cabin boy! Bartender and confidant to all with a desire to talk.
The Fantasy Captain
September 21st, 2004 at 11:00 pm
Ahh, so glorious. It’s been a while since I’ve seen the Love Boat
September 22nd, 2004 at 12:21 am
I’m out here.
September 22nd, 2004 at 4:06 am
Such fun dialogue..I’ve just got to jump in - thanks for the details about your coursework, et al, and nice that I can picture Prof. MacLeod and your school - makes it just so much more familiar to visualize. We so enjoyed going to the Opening Address and reception and having the opportunity to meet your profs and get somewhat a feeling for your academic environment. We will keep you in our prayers for all of your reading, research and studying - so proud of you! I think that this boat thing is getting more serious if they can find a 3rd partner! Fun
September 22nd, 2004 at 10:51 am
I am actually interested in reading both yours and Jonathan’s dissertations. They sound like interesting topics. I am a geek. (Perhaps I will just skim them.)
Can’t wait to see what you do with the site.
September 22nd, 2004 at 5:33 pm
Wow, an offer to read my dissertation! I’m overwhelmed :). I can’t wait to see what I do with the site either. But don’t hold your breath, it may be a while.