One thing I am really enjoying about Wesley is how I get a new outlook on things during nearly every class.
Last semester, in my
Old Testament class, we were talking about Job. Our professor brought up the phrase
"There, but for the grace of God, go I." I have used that phrase, usually in the context of homelessness, to try to get across the point that people who are on the streets are no different from you or me.
Our professor pointed out that using that phrase implies that those people do NOT have God's grace. And that's not always the case, with Job as the most obvious example of that. So I will no longer be using that phrase in my life. It just doesn’t feel right anymore.
It’s moments like these in class that make me love Wesley. You walk into a classroom expecting to just learn something and walk out having heard something that will forever stay with you. You go to lunch expecting to eat and catch up with friends and wind up having amazing discussions on faith and life.
Going to class isn't just a learning experience—often times it’s a life-changing experience.
Classes at Wesley aren't just about academic knowledge; they cause us to think about the way we live, do ministry, and follow God. If you are interested in learning more about Wesley's courses and degree programs, contact Beth in the Admissions Office at (202) 885-8653 or bludlum@wesleyseminary.edu.
Jen McClurg is from Annapolis, MD and is in her second year at Wesley in the MTS program. She is currently working as the Director of Young Adult and Family Ministry at St. Matthew's UMC in Bowie, MD. She hasn't quite figured out what her post-graduation plans are, but she says she has plenty of time to figure it out as she won't be graduating until May 2010!