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Originally Posted by Gideon
I actually considered it, but I have to go to seminary first unfortunately. And AFTER seminary I've fairly stable job prospects (and a beautiful pension). But if I'm young enough by the time it's all over, I might still do that but it's doubtful as I'll be pushing 40 by then!
The Episcopal church doesn't just let you go to seminary.. you have to jump through some hoops, and I'm also coordinating it with my girlfriend so we can go together so... it's at least three years off.
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there are programs which may actually not only pay for seminary (equivalent of a doctorate, yes?) but pay you while attending school. as you have tacked on history AND religious studies, it is very good as approaching people from a cultural anthropological way, ie; understanding their background is one of the goals of the military. a lot of chaplains are on the ground working with the local populace finding out their needs, and re-interpreting them to the area commanders.... my .02