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Jordan (Hamilton???), I do have a fascination with aesthetics. I do because they have a lot to do with why I believe in God. And if we're honest they have a lot to do with why all of us believe much of anything. They're instrumental in the sciences and more generally in epistemology. I think beauty has been overlooked to some degree by contemporary philosophy because from a naturalistic starting point there is no way to explain it (also with morals). But that's one of the main reasons I want to go on to do a PhD in philosophy.
These things need not concern everyone but they interest me.
As to the question about seminary, I think a general background knowledge both of the Bible and of big picture theological concepts is helpful to process the new information that is coming in. But I don't know if I can nail down any one thing I wish I had learned or read.
I think Seminary is like any other experience in life, you learn what you put into it, and it won't teach you a certain set of ideas or principles. It just forces you to work in certain areas with certain deadlines. It will bring you along in the process of learning about God/Theology/the Bible faster than not going to Seminary. But it could also provide a new context of ideas without bringing you along with relation to actually knowing God.
Are you considering seminary?
For a better answer to your question, I could certainly provide a list of books or resources which I have found to be very helpful in thinking better about God. And I would be interested to get a list from you. :)
Posted by Matthew LaPine to εις επαινον δοξης αυτου at 9:50 AM
Jordan (Hamilton???), I do have a fascination with aesthetics. I do because they have a lot to do with why I believe in God. And if we're honest they have a lot to do with why all of us believe much of anything. They're instrumental in the sciences and more generally in epistemology. I think beauty has been overlooked to some degree by contemporary philosophy because from a naturalistic starting point there is no way to explain it (also with morals). But that's one of the main reasons I want to go on to do a PhD in philosophy.
These things need not concern everyone but they interest me.
As to the question about seminary, I think a general background knowledge both of the Bible and of big picture theological concepts is helpful to process the new information that is coming in. But I don't know if I can nail down any one thing I wish I had learned or read.
I think Seminary is like any other experience in life, you learn what you put into it, and it won't teach you a certain set of ideas or principles. It just forces you to work in certain areas with certain deadlines. It will bring you along in the process of learning about God/Theology/the Bible faster than not going to Seminary. But it could also provide a new context of ideas without bringing you along with relation to actually knowing God.
Are you considering seminary?
For a better answer to your question, I could certainly provide a list of books or resources which I have found to be very helpful in thinking better about God. And I would be interested to get a list from you. :)
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