Ministry Integration Project
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Ministry Integration Project
Submitted to Dr. Greer, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course Semi 500-D10-LOU
Introduction to Seminary Studies
by
Angela Smalls Lopes
August 15, 2014
Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………1
Family Integration Reflection 1
Spousal Interview 3
My Personal Strengths and Weaknesses 4
Opportunities Stemming from Seminary……………………………………………………….....................................................5
Threats Stemming from Seminary………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Seminary Schedule……………………………………………………………………………….6
Spiritual Formation Reflection………………………………………………………………….7
Bibliography 8
Introduction
Attending seminary school can be a challenge for anyone but when a person is married,
with children and a job it can be overwhelming and create a stressful environment both in and
outside the home. In a marriage when one person is attending school, the student can become so
involved in his or her studies that the relationship suffers from emotional and physical
withdrawal. The non-student spouse does not understand why the change has taken a toll on the
relationship and caused a rift in the marriage. According to Legasko and Sorenson, “Marriage is
arguably the most consistent valuable relationship that person may form in a lifetime. When it
works, marriage is a powerful resource for support, a place for growth conflict resolution, and
ongoing reassessment of beliefs, values, and dreams.”[1]
When these changes are taking places in the home, the husband and wife must maintain a
united front. There must be a balance between school, work and home. If one begins to take
control of the home then the family structure will start to breakdown and problems will occur.
The home that was
Ministry Integration Project
Submitted to Dr. Greer, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course Semi 500-D10-LOU
Introduction to Seminary Studies
by
Angela Smalls Lopes
August 15, 2014
Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………1
Family Integration Reflection 1
Spousal Interview 3
My Personal Strengths and Weaknesses 4
Opportunities Stemming from Seminary……………………………………………………….....................................................5
Threats Stemming from Seminary………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Seminary Schedule……………………………………………………………………………….6
Spiritual Formation Reflection………………………………………………………………….7
Bibliography 8
Introduction
Attending seminary school can be a challenge for anyone but when a person is married,
with children and a job it can be overwhelming and create a stressful environment both in and
outside the home. In a marriage when one person is attending school, the student can become so
involved in his or her studies that the relationship suffers from emotional and physical
withdrawal. The non-student spouse does not understand why the change has taken a toll on the
relationship and caused a rift in the marriage. According to Legasko and Sorenson, “Marriage is
arguably the most consistent valuable relationship that person may form in a lifetime. When it
works, marriage is a powerful resource for support, a place for growth conflict resolution, and
ongoing reassessment of beliefs, values, and dreams.”[1]
When these changes are taking places in the home, the husband and wife must maintain a
united front. There must be a balance between school, work and home. If one begins to take
control of the home then the family structure will start to breakdown and problems will occur.
The home that was
Bibliography: Legako, Mikala Anne and Lehmann Sorenson Randall. “Christian Psychology Graduate School’s Impact on Marriage: Nonstudent Spouses Speak.” Journal of Psychology and Theology 28, no. 3 (Fall, 2000): 212, http://search.proquest.com/docview/223671513?accountid= 12085.