Thank you for sharing. There is so much to be learned. I wish you all the best while navigating through seminary. May you find new revelations to share. 💕
Sep 2, 2023·edited Sep 2, 2023Liked by Jenai Auman
Jenai, I found you through Joy's newsletter, so I am new to your community, and very happy to be here! I resonate with this statement: "But I know I’ll learn how to embody the material when I can live it out in community."
This is my hope as well! I just started a DMin in spiritual formation and leadership at Portland Seminary (part of George Fox U). Their embrace of the value of psychotherapy was a crucial element in my choice. I'd love to connect about my doctoral project at some point if you have time. I got my MA in marriage and family therapy at a seminary, and I write at the intersection of Christian spirituality and a psychotherapy model I use in my work with clients. I hope to offer something to support people in creating safe community for sharing and experiencing God's love. I'm eager to hear what you share as you go through your program!
I am so happy for you and your new quest for a deeper understanding of all things that have to do with being a Christian. I am curious about why you chose the seminary you did. Was it the course offerings? Or was it the degrees offered? Was it the professors? Or was it a statement of faith that the institution has? Was it accessibility? Affordability? Was it because you felt it would provide career opportunities? Do have career goals in mind? I am so interested in all of that. I still ponder embarking on the same educational endeavor.
Also, loved seeing your cover that was rejected. Obviously a lot of thought and creativity went into it. I found it appealing in its appearance.
Thank you for sharing. There is so much to be learned. I wish you all the best while navigating through seminary. May you find new revelations to share. 💕
This right here. I feel and understand ALL of this:
It’s that many of us are too tired of holding on to places and spaces not made for us.
Jenai, I found you through Joy's newsletter, so I am new to your community, and very happy to be here! I resonate with this statement: "But I know I’ll learn how to embody the material when I can live it out in community."
This is my hope as well! I just started a DMin in spiritual formation and leadership at Portland Seminary (part of George Fox U). Their embrace of the value of psychotherapy was a crucial element in my choice. I'd love to connect about my doctoral project at some point if you have time. I got my MA in marriage and family therapy at a seminary, and I write at the intersection of Christian spirituality and a psychotherapy model I use in my work with clients. I hope to offer something to support people in creating safe community for sharing and experiencing God's love. I'm eager to hear what you share as you go through your program!
I have the same questions as Sally. Also, is your program 100% online and if so, do you know yet how they foster a sense of community?
I’m in an online program, which I love so much about but it can feel lonely.
I am so happy for you and your new quest for a deeper understanding of all things that have to do with being a Christian. I am curious about why you chose the seminary you did. Was it the course offerings? Or was it the degrees offered? Was it the professors? Or was it a statement of faith that the institution has? Was it accessibility? Affordability? Was it because you felt it would provide career opportunities? Do have career goals in mind? I am so interested in all of that. I still ponder embarking on the same educational endeavor.
Also, loved seeing your cover that was rejected. Obviously a lot of thought and creativity went into it. I found it appealing in its appearance.
Fun seeing what your reject cover was!
love this cover! but if a better one worked I'm excited for that too! yay! <3
Those classes look AMAZING!!!