Surviving and Thriving in Seminary

Seminary can be rich and rewarding, but also disorienting.

In addition to the typical challenges of doing graduate studies, your experiences in seminary affect how you see God, other people, and yourself. The stakes are high, but the good news is that you're not alone on this journey.

In Surviving and Thriving in Seminary, two experienced professors (and former seminary students) guide you through what to expect and how to navigate your years in seminary. They tell you what they tell their own students--and what they wish they'd heard themselves. You'll get practical advice on how to prepare your own heart and relationships, how to manage your time and energy, and how to acquire the study skills you need. This essential book encourages and equips current and soon-to-be students to get the most out of their time in seminary.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Part 1: Preparation
4. Chapter 1: Preparing Your Mind
5. Chapter 2: Preparing Your Heart
6. Chapter 3: Preparing Your Family
7. Part 2: Managing Time and Energy
8. Chapter 4: Taking Responsibility
9. Chapter 5: Managing Your Time
10. Chapter 6: Taking Care of Your Body
11. Chapter 7: Juggling Ministry with Your Studies
12. Part 3: Study Skills and Tools
13. Chapter 8: Research Skills
14. Chapter 9: Reading and Writing Skills
15. Chapter 10: The Right Tools
16. Final Thoughts
17. Appendix 1: Choosing a Seminary
18. Appendix 2: Praying for Seminary
19. Appendix 3: A Word to Spouses
20. Acknowledgments
21. Closing Credits