On Friday I proudly walked across the stage and received my Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages degree from the Seminary president Paige Patterson. It took four years to complete, but I’ve finished this step. My parents and in-laws were there to witness it, too.
I am proud to have earned the degree. I’ve seen many friends graduate already and many walked on Friday along with me. Some took longer, some completed it sooner. However, all of us completed our degrees. But the celebration only last for a short time, for I must return to class in August. This means spending time this summer, for my own sake and success, learning some German. Fun stuff. The more difficult degree begins: the Doctor of Philosophy.
However, before I begin looking at German, I’ll take a week or two and just relax and not worry about school. After four years, my wife says I need it and deserve it. I suppose she’s right. It feels strange to be done with the MDiv and to now, officially, be a PhD student. But for now, it’s time to take a breath, stop and smell the roses, and whatever other cliché is proper.
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Barry says:
17 May 2007 at 1:45 PM (UTC -6 )
Congrats! Next year for me
But not doctorate after….whew, gotta break.
Pops says:
23 June 2007 at 11:02 AM (UTC -6 )
Congratulations!
faithtag.com says:
15 May 2007 at 6:43 PM (UTC -6 )
Salvation’s Call (Rom 10:13) » Graduated and now to go to class…
I graduated, but I’m not done yet because I return to class in August to work on a PhD….