What do you need in order to teach in an Episcopal seminary? For a PhD in Theology?
After years of confusion and debate, I think I have decided that I want to teach in a seminary. I have lots of questions about it and am not sure where to start. Do I need to be ordained? What educational degrees do I need? I already have an MA in English and an MS in management; do I need an MA in theology in order to pursue a PhD in theology? Some university websites I have visited seem to imply that any master's degree will do for me to apply to the PhD. What do I actually need to do?
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It is usual for most professors at Episcopal seminaries to hold both an M.Div. and a PhD or ThD. Whether you should apply to PhD programs or to MDiv programs depends on your particular area of specialization, and upon your level of preparation in that particular area. Most seminary professors are also ordained ministers. The MDiv is the usual path toward ordination. But again, it depends on your intended focus. If Church History is your intended area of specialization, an MA in history (with a focus on European religious history, or Reformation history, or Late Antiquity in the Ancient Near East, for example) would be an adequate preparation for application to a PhD program. (Less relevant Masters degrees do not really prepare students for application directly to PhD programs. For example, you'll likely need either Greek or Hebrew AND either French or German to be considered a serious candidate for a PhD program. You can pick up Greek and Hebrew while doing an MDiv. I assume you already have either French or German.) If Pastoral Theology is your intended focus, an MDiv is essential. If Systematic Theology is your intended focus, then I'd also strongly recommend an MDiv first. Same with Biblical Studies. You should really contact places like EDS (Episcopal Divinity School in Massachusetts) and speak to someone in admissions about your intended focus. They will surely have great advice for you as well.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Where are all the IT jobs in MA
Where are all the IT jobs in MA?
My boyfriend graduated college this past May with a degree in Management Information Systems. He has applied to hundreds of jobs since then and gets little responses! He has gone on a few interviews but never hears back from them. I know the job market is bad right now but I feel so bad- he is very smart and hardworking and is a GENIUS when it comes to computers. He wants to someday be a consultant, but is just looking for a simple IT job to get some experience under his belt. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!
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Since you got no answers to your post, I'm going to try and answer your concerns here, Shannon (what a pretty name): What companies hiring for IT positions, there are literally hundreds of people applying for those same IT positions. I'm in the same spot as your boyfriend: very intelligent, hard working, a genius when it comes to computers and networking, graduated from college with a degree in Computer Network Specialist May 2008, honors, A+ certified, but can't get hired for squat because all the employers want experience. How am I supposed to get experience when nobody is willing to give me a chance? I applied for 100+ of IT positions and interviewed for 15 but didn't land a single IT position because the lack of experience and I quickly end up getting discouraged, frustrated, and thought I will never find an IT job because employers are picky on who they want working in their IT Department. They ceretainly didn't want someone fresh out of school who have been on the same PT job for four years now, interned for a month, could be trained the way they want, and can be on the job for a very long time. So, I volunteer for a computer store in June 2008 for a month to gain IT experience somewhere, I got interviews especially with the state, but, still no job offer from the state and I keep getting turn down for not having enough experience. I have a phone interview next week for a 8am-5pm computer technician position with this state agency. I'm going to light candles and pray very hard because something has to give and I got $4,669 of student loans to pay on and it's hard to pay those loans back with a low paying PT job. I have been on the same job for four years now so that should count for job stability and show the next employer I can be on the job for a long time. It's discouraging when you have been out of school for ten months now, dream of going into the IT field every night, but can't get your foot in the door in the IT field anywhere in town. I'm tired of going to the unemployment office to fill out applications and they can't find me anything. What a waste of time and gas going to the unemployment office. I tried my college who got job placement, but they wasn't much help in finding a job, or I would have an IT job many months ago. According to this veteran computer tech at the same computer store I interned at, I would make a darn good and bright computer tech at some company and would be there for a very long time.
My boyfriend graduated college this past May with a degree in Management Information Systems. He has applied to hundreds of jobs since then and gets little responses! He has gone on a few interviews but never hears back from them. I know the job market is bad right now but I feel so bad- he is very smart and hardworking and is a GENIUS when it comes to computers. He wants to someday be a consultant, but is just looking for a simple IT job to get some experience under his belt. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!
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Since you got no answers to your post, I'm going to try and answer your concerns here, Shannon (what a pretty name): What companies hiring for IT positions, there are literally hundreds of people applying for those same IT positions. I'm in the same spot as your boyfriend: very intelligent, hard working, a genius when it comes to computers and networking, graduated from college with a degree in Computer Network Specialist May 2008, honors, A+ certified, but can't get hired for squat because all the employers want experience. How am I supposed to get experience when nobody is willing to give me a chance? I applied for 100+ of IT positions and interviewed for 15 but didn't land a single IT position because the lack of experience and I quickly end up getting discouraged, frustrated, and thought I will never find an IT job because employers are picky on who they want working in their IT Department. They ceretainly didn't want someone fresh out of school who have been on the same PT job for four years now, interned for a month, could be trained the way they want, and can be on the job for a very long time. So, I volunteer for a computer store in June 2008 for a month to gain IT experience somewhere, I got interviews especially with the state, but, still no job offer from the state and I keep getting turn down for not having enough experience. I have a phone interview next week for a 8am-5pm computer technician position with this state agency. I'm going to light candles and pray very hard because something has to give and I got $4,669 of student loans to pay on and it's hard to pay those loans back with a low paying PT job. I have been on the same job for four years now so that should count for job stability and show the next employer I can be on the job for a long time. It's discouraging when you have been out of school for ten months now, dream of going into the IT field every night, but can't get your foot in the door in the IT field anywhere in town. I'm tired of going to the unemployment office to fill out applications and they can't find me anything. What a waste of time and gas going to the unemployment office. I tried my college who got job placement, but they wasn't much help in finding a job, or I would have an IT job many months ago. According to this veteran computer tech at the same computer store I interned at, I would make a darn good and bright computer tech at some company and would be there for a very long time.
Monday, November 14, 2011
I would like to know that what are that requisite qualification for corporate communication manager
I would like to know that what are that requisite qualification for corporate communication manager?
I have done MA (englsh) and international b management along with graduation and have rich experience in sales & marketing I aspire to become a corporate communication manager or a sales trainer please let me know the qualification for the same .
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A major in English is truly useless for a communications director. It may help you edit press releases, but a communications degree is much more helpful, along with courses in rhetoric and HRM
I have done MA (englsh) and international b management along with graduation and have rich experience in sales & marketing I aspire to become a corporate communication manager or a sales trainer please let me know the qualification for the same .
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A major in English is truly useless for a communications director. It may help you edit press releases, but a communications degree is much more helpful, along with courses in rhetoric and HRM
Monday, November 7, 2011
Between Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, which is a better place to live and buy a home
Between Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, which is a better place to live and buy a home?
I'm moving to Texas by the end of this year (2008)from San Jose CA, but I'm not sure which metro area I want to move to. I'm retired military and currently work in the security industry so I assume I should be able to find a security job in any area. I also have a BS degree in Aeronautics and a MA in Management. I also want to buy a home so I wondering if any of the areas is less expensive as far as home prices. Also, I'm gay so I was hoping a metro area that would have a strong gay community. I'm sterring towards Dallas because it has 26 gay clubs, a strong gay area (Cedar Springs) and also the largest gay accepting church (the Cathedral of Hope Church) in the world. Any suggestions would be gratefull!!!
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Austin is more gay friendly. Dallas second.
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San Anton' has more military bases, so it might suit you better. Also probably has the lowest home prices.
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i would definitely choose dallas - i have lots of gay friends who live in the cedar springs area - tons of clubs, restaurants, shops - and all very vibrant and lively. close to uptown and downtown, it is always a great time. can't go wrong!
I'm moving to Texas by the end of this year (2008)from San Jose CA, but I'm not sure which metro area I want to move to. I'm retired military and currently work in the security industry so I assume I should be able to find a security job in any area. I also have a BS degree in Aeronautics and a MA in Management. I also want to buy a home so I wondering if any of the areas is less expensive as far as home prices. Also, I'm gay so I was hoping a metro area that would have a strong gay community. I'm sterring towards Dallas because it has 26 gay clubs, a strong gay area (Cedar Springs) and also the largest gay accepting church (the Cathedral of Hope Church) in the world. Any suggestions would be gratefull!!!
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Austin is more gay friendly. Dallas second.
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San Anton' has more military bases, so it might suit you better. Also probably has the lowest home prices.
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i would definitely choose dallas - i have lots of gay friends who live in the cedar springs area - tons of clubs, restaurants, shops - and all very vibrant and lively. close to uptown and downtown, it is always a great time. can't go wrong!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
What Postgraduate Masters course is best for me to do now
What Postgraduate Masters course is best for me to do now?
Im a recent graduate in Electronics and Communications Engineering. Im having to choose my next step, a masters. I dont want to stay in Electronics as the job market in this field has been plumetting. To be clear, I want to do a Masters that covers the Engineering aspect + management(team work, leaderships skills) Would be better I stay in Engineering( if yes, which field would prove more employable) or should I do something like an MA in management or busines..to be able to get a taste of both engineering and the corporate world. I feel this would make me 'ready' and quite prepared to find a decent job. I talked to career advisors at uni, friends and people..im still trying to make a decision. Please give your views and advice on what should be my next step? I agree I should get work experience..but I applied, I apply and I will keep on applying..but in this current climate, it is so hard. I havent got any positive reply from any recruiter yet. ;-( So, i decided to stand out a bit by doing a masters, rather than wasting my time looking for jobs which are unpredictable to get!
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You asked a good question. I would look for a management program which specialized in engineering management, or a joint M.B.A.-M. Eng. program. I don't know that these exist, but it would be easy to look for them on line. Berkeley and MIT might be good places to start looking, but you might find a good one in an unexpected place. Good luck.
Im a recent graduate in Electronics and Communications Engineering. Im having to choose my next step, a masters. I dont want to stay in Electronics as the job market in this field has been plumetting. To be clear, I want to do a Masters that covers the Engineering aspect + management(team work, leaderships skills) Would be better I stay in Engineering( if yes, which field would prove more employable) or should I do something like an MA in management or busines..to be able to get a taste of both engineering and the corporate world. I feel this would make me 'ready' and quite prepared to find a decent job. I talked to career advisors at uni, friends and people..im still trying to make a decision. Please give your views and advice on what should be my next step? I agree I should get work experience..but I applied, I apply and I will keep on applying..but in this current climate, it is so hard. I havent got any positive reply from any recruiter yet. ;-( So, i decided to stand out a bit by doing a masters, rather than wasting my time looking for jobs which are unpredictable to get!
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You asked a good question. I would look for a management program which specialized in engineering management, or a joint M.B.A.-M. Eng. program. I don't know that these exist, but it would be easy to look for them on line. Berkeley and MIT might be good places to start looking, but you might find a good one in an unexpected place. Good luck.
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