I have enrolled in a Masters of Religious Education (MRE) through Asia Baptist Theological Seminary. I have the minimum standard required (academically) by the majority of evangelical organisations in Aust & throughout SE Asia. However due to what can only be attributed to an over emphasis on secondary separation (an unfortunate by-product of IFB distinctives) the school providing this training did not have recognised accreditation. This created a obstacle to obtaining access to post graduate training and standing towards a Masters degree.
This has been a personal disappointment for me for many years. The years have not been wasted as there have been many lessons to learn and a lot of personal growth to experience. There is little point to any ‘what-if’ debates and time for regret is past. My focus now is ‘ἐξαγοραζόμενοι τὸν καιπόν’ or ‘exagorazomenoi ton kairon’ if you don’t have Greek fonts (see Ephesians 5:16 if you’re still unsure)
1st unit to tackle will be Systematic Theology. Lectures start on 12 May. This blog will provide a great forum to debrief on the content and progress of the course as well as preparing for the assessment which is conducted in the 3 months following the lectures.
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