This week begins my two-week focus on taking my written exams. Nov. 30 I’ll meet with all four of my proctors for my oral exam where I defend my written tests. My four areas are Theological Ethics, Reformed Theology, Evangelical Missiology, and Christian Community Development. So far I both enjoy the process of putting everything together in a systematic way, and am very aware of how much I don’t know! My prayer is that I can be part of God’s good work in the world through bringing my small part to this vast academic realm; it’s an intimidating process to be sure, and I am working to trust God’s ability to use even me here. I will do my best intellectually, and do my best to remain myself through it all. After all, that is all I can really
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Even as a stay-at-home mama, I appreciate the poetry you put to your life as a student – such well chosen words! When you cross my mind I’ll be praying for you – as a wife of a particularly prone to stress former grad student, I can fathom the pressure and desire to do well. I think you said it best: put yourself – smart, tenacious, thoughtful, and beautiful Liz – out there and see what God has planned for you!
Beautifully said. God has used you more than you know already to teach others, and I confident this process will continue to flourish.