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   Comment by DJ on 4 June 2008:

   I’ll be starting at Westminster in California this fall in their M.Div program.

   I found the site through Justin Taylor, so the first article I read was 45 Ways to Waste Your Theological Education, which was both humbling and helpful – I printed it and plan on keeping it near my desk once I move.

   I’ve also gained a lot from the finances portion of the website – really helpful things all around that I didn’t even think about.

   I have some friends who are enrolling in seminaries in the near future and I already turned them on to the site! Really helpful stuff here – thanks a lot!
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   Comment by Justin on 4 June 2008:

   Just started reading the blog yesterday, and so far I think it is great. I’m a student at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary working on an MDIV in Christian Thought.
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   Comment by Dan on 4 June 2008:

   I’m starting at Westminster/Texas in August in their M.Div. program. I added your site to my RSS reader about 4 months ago and had been reading it from the very beginning. From my point of view, the following posts have been most beneficial to me:

   45 Ways to Waste your Seminary Education
   Learn to Pray
   Some Classes Stink, or Introducing Mr. Pareto
   Make Sure You’re Supposed to Be Here

   Best,

   Dan
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   Comment by Jenifer on 4 June 2008:

   I will be attending Methodist Theological School in Ohio this fall for my MDiv and perhaps my MACM (time will tell)

   I LOVE this site, its in my “favorites” folder of my RSS (I’m a little over-organized). I have shared it with our facebook group for our incoming class at Methesco, and they love it too!

   The objectives were really an amazing thing to sit and write, the finance section is VERY much appreciated as my cost of living change is from a $600 two bedroom to a $750 one bedroom (not fun), and the time management items as well.

   Thank you for this resource!
   -Jen
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   Comment by TJ on 4 June 2008:

   I’m starting at Dallas Theological Seminary in August in pursuit of my Th.M. (ministry track still undecided…ugh). SSG has really shed light on the path I will soon embark upon and already provided a great resource for not only the academic aspects of seminary, but also the practicalities of life as a seminarian.
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   Comment by Dennis on 4 June 2008:

   I just finished my first year of the Th.M. at Dallas.

   I like how this blog is for seminary students in particular – grad school in general seems much different than seminary preparation. Some practical resources/systems for learning the languages would be appreciated.

   Thanks so much!
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   Comment by Jason Norris on 4 June 2008:

   This is a great site and a great offer. I first found your site when I was exploring the idea of making something very similar.

   I’m working on a Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE) at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS).

   It’s been a tough year, but very educational. The reading load is incredible, but I’m starting to get a better handle on that. But I had been away from school for awhile, so research papers and exams were a challenge, too!

   Then I started meeting many students who were on the verge of burnout–and some who were past that point. They were ready to graduate, and not because they could finally start their ministries. They had been overwhelmed by the experience. One MDiv student told me about former graduate who said it takes a long time to recover from seminary.

   That’s very sad and disappointing to hear.

   During this time I got involved with the Student Association of Educational Ministries (SAEM). I’ll be serving as President this Fall, and I’ve been looking for a way to encourage our EM students and keep them from suffering the same fate as many people before them.

   Now that I found your site, I won’t have to reinvent the wheel. Maybe we can promote your site at our school as we plan events for the next semester.

   Keep up the good work! This site is providing an important service to current and future ministers.
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   Comment by Paul on 4 June 2008:

   I’ve recently transferred to the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary–School of Theology to pursue the M.Div. with the counseling concentration.

   I’ve been so encouraged by the practical ways this site brings the reader back to reality. It is so easy to get caught in the kind of head knowledge that puffs up in seminary and reading this blog always helps bring balance. Thank you for the reminder that orthodoxy should always lead to orthopraxy.
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   Comment by Mark on 4 June 2008:

   I have been a Rockbridge Seminary student since 07′ in their Diploma in Ministry Studies program. I am beginning study at Luther Rice in the fall in the Bachelor of Arts Religion.

   I am new to this site and am interested in connecting with “older” students beginning their seminary study later in life.

   Keep up the good work!
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    Comment by Steve on 4 June 2008:

    I beginning the Th.M. program in NT at The Master’s Seminary this Fall.

    I have just recently been made aware of your site and it seems to be a terrific resource. Your articles on “Seminary Time Waster” are on point! Too bad you were not around while I did my M.Div., but I look forward to taking advantage of all these resources.

    Thank you for your ministry. Lord bless you.
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    Comment by Shaun Tabatt on 4 June 2008:

    I’ve been sporting my Seminary Survival Guide t-shirt in public to help spread the news. Thank you Mark for your generosity.

    Shaun
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    Comment by Mark on 4 June 2008:

    Shaun, you are the man!

    Thanks!
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    Comment by Terry Lange on 4 June 2008:

    I recently finished my M.A in Theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Plymouth, MN. I only have 22 credits left to finish my MDiv at Central.

    I believe I found the site from Terry Delaney’s blog

    I enjoy reading about what others have to say about the seminary experience and how they deal with some of the same challenges that I deal with.
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    Comment by Mark on 5 June 2008:

    Great response so far. Thanks, everyone!

    Stock update: Eight shirts left. Get ‘em before they’re gone!
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    Comment by Jason on 5 June 2008:

    I’m starting my M.Div in Missions in the fall of 2008 at Southern Seminary.

    I’m new to the site…..enjoying the reading and insights.
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    Comment by Jose J. on 5 June 2008:

    I am currently attending Southern California Seminary (Online). I am pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. My goal if God wills is to complete an M.Div after the BABS.

    Being a first generation Christian who doesn’t know too many seminary graduates, this site has been a tremendous influence.

    Thanks Mark!

    BTW. Would you please send me your referral code for the ING Direct Orange Savings account?
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    Comment by Jim R on 6 June 2008:

    I’m starting at Gordon-Conwell Charlotte campus this summer. I’ll either be in the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership or the M.Div program. I’m going to go part-time while working full-time and helping raise my two daughters.
    The posts a while back on a person’s call were how I found your site and found them extremely helpful.

    Great site – keep up the good work Mark!
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    Comment by Jody S on 7 June 2008:

    I am in my third year at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary pursuing an M. Div.

    I have enjoyed reading and am frequently challenged by the posts on eliminating time-wasters. I am about as distracted and overwhelmed as anyone I know. It is great to find areas and ways to redeem time that would have otherwise been wasted.

    This site is such a great resource and I frequently recommend it to friends. Thanks for all your work!
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    Comment by Shayne R on 8 June 2008:

    Mark,
    What an encouragement it is just to read these posts from seminarians all over the country. I guess I am blessed to call you one of my pastors and catch tidbits of your widsom frequently, but I wanted just to stop and thank you for your encouragement to my family and myself through this time in our lives. SeminarySurvivalGuide has been a part of that and I encourage you to keep it up, you are a very busy man, but as we see here God is using you to impact lives even outside of our congregation. Be blessed brother!
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    Comment by Rob on 9 June 2008:

    I am entering my final semester at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I am pursuing an MDiv in Christian Education and am a Chaplain Candidate with the Air Force hoping to go on active duty with the AF as soon as possible after graduation.

    I just recently found SSG but have found it to have some great articles, especially for those just starting out in seminary
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    Comment by Terry Lange on 12 June 2008:

    Got my shirt yesterday. Wearing it proudly… Thanks again
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    Comment by Jeff Patterson on 18 June 2008:

    My wife and I are both students at Multnomah Biblical Seminary (Portland, Oregon). She is one class from completing an MA is pastoral studies, women’s ministry, and I am in the last half of an MDiv. It’s been an awesome ride, more challenging and rewarding than we ever imagined.

    Found you from your guest post today at GoingtoSeminary.com. Well said! I find every person you mention in the vital relationships to be, well, vital.

    Looking forward to more posts on spiritual life, relationships, and staying physically healthy (since oftentimes seminary = sedentary).

    Keep stirring us on!
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    Comment by matt solomon on 22 June 2008:

    yo.

    I’m attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary earning an M.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in NT and Greek. Nerd alert. I began graduate studies here a week and a half before Hurricane Katrina hit. I love it here! I’m a big fan of the site as well!

    I sure hope I can sport a SSG shirt soon!
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    Comment by Heather on 22 June 2008:

    I just finished my first year of my M.Div degree at Seattle University. One down, three to go! I’m affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

    I was browsing through this website and found the article on the 45 ways to waste your theological education especially thought provoking. I’ll take the author’s advice and read through it once a quarter and make sure not to fall into the traps.

    Keep up the good work. This is a great resource for students.
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    Comment by Mark on 23 June 2008:

    Gonna have to call a halt to the free shirts for now… I’m out of stock! I’ll be in touch with recent commenters soon, but I’m teaching at camp this week. Thanks for your patience!
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    Comment by Esther on 26 July 2008:

    Hi Mark – the dynamic piano player,

    I can’t believe I have to post a response in order to get a SSG shirt. I see Shane wears the SSG shirt ALL THE TIME (I am not exaggerating…he really wears it and promotes the website ALL THE TIME). And as worship student at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, I think I am able to share this AMAZING WONDERFUL HELPFUL website on campus…wouldn’t that be great? I think so and you could believe me too!!!

    Thanks for putting your time on this website…I haven’t read all of the posts here but the ones I’ve read so far are really helpful and made me think more about my walk with the Lord.

    Xie Xie Ni ~~ Ma3-Ke4

    bai4-tuo1-ni3~~ I really really really want the T-shirt…I mean I really want to help you promote your website!!!! :p
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    Comment by Zach Banker on 31 July 2008:

    I am at Multnomah Biblical Seminary studying for a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies. I found the website on Google.
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    Comment by Duncan Meadows on 6 August 2008:

    I am fresh out of college with a BA in Religion, and have just started my M.Div. studies at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA.

    What a helpful website. Being a) just graduated, b)just married, and c) down to one income during my studies, any advice on managing finances, relationships, and education is a welcome and needed tool!

    As well, any opportunity for a free t-shirt is a blessing to a poor student. By such means are how I clothed myself throughout college
29. 

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