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Distance education is an incredible blessing that we have that no generation before us has had. You can actually stay in the church where God placed you, be mentored by your own pastor, and still receive a thorough theological education!

You should attend as many modular courses as you can and get to know the fellow students you take classes with. You will gain fellowship, encouragement, and camaraderie that will last far longer than your time here at CBTS.

  Hi, I’m Rex Semrad, the Dean of Students here at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, and I want to talk to...

If you’re an M.Div student, you need to set a goal of at least 12 credit hours a year if you want to finish in a timely manner. Now there may be times you can’t do that, but set that goal and stick to it as best you can!

No doubt your studies in your classes will be very edifying, but do not consider them a substitute for personal devotional time in the Word of God and in prayer.

Seminary is really hard work, and there will be, I promise you, times when your flesh will say, “Why am I doing this? Do I really need to go study now?” You need to convince yourself that you really do and tell that little voice in your head to shut up and quit being lazy.

You need to set a schedule, figure out what time each week you can set aside, and say, “This is my seminary study time, and I will only let legitimate things get in its way.”

You need to be absolutely determined to keep your priorities straight. Your wife, your children, your vocation, and your duties to your church all need to take priority over your seminary training.