What Studying Hard Is for?

Deng Aihua, a theology classmate. When I share with others that my calling is missionary, I often get the following response: "Oh! Then why do you still spend time studying for a master's degree in theology?" That tone of confusion arouses My reflection. When did people start to separate theology and practice into unrelated things? What kind of faith is it that lacks the practice of theological reflection? ...

Chen Heying, a Bible student, still remembers that when he was completing the Master of Divinity course, he thought that before he studied theology, he spent ten years studying work-related courses, and the ministry lasted a lifetime, just three years. The basic theology courses passed by in a hurry, and I had to say goodbye to campus before I could deepen what I had learned. In order to achieve better results in serving biblical teachings, I had the idea of continuing my studies when I graduated. Because of the dilemma between pastoral care and further study, I chose to focus on church service first. Two years later, the church added several evangelist co-workers to share the burden of service, and I thought it was the right time to enroll in a master of theology course. ...