Monthly Archives: September 2008

Avast, Scallywags: Me New Commentin’ Policy!

Posted on September 30th, 2008 by Neal Locke

I’m not a big fan of anonymity on the internet. Real conversations are best when they happen between real people. It’s too easy to be a jerk when you don’t have to stand by and own your words. On the … Continue reading →

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First Seminary Paper

Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Neal Locke

I have a paper due in my Education and Formation class this Friday — as described in the syllabus, it’s a five page “reflective essay about key elements, components, people, events that have contributed most to [my] education and formation … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Seminary, wiki, Writing | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Increedulous

Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by Neal Locke

In my Church History class, we have recently moved from the early era of the persecuted church into the era of the church-in-bed-with-the-empire.  This also happens to be the era of creeds.  I get the sense that for many, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church, Ordination, Presbyterian | Tagged , , , , | 15 Comments

At the Beginning of the Road

Posted on September 15th, 2008 by Neal Locke

Today was the first day of classes for the fall semester — marking the beginning of my first (junior) year as a seminary student at Princeton Theological Seminary.  Since I last posted about my fall schedule, I’ve made a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Abby, Classes, Family, Grady, Seminary | 1 Comment