And So It Begins
Apologies for this post being a day late.
The first day of classes went very nicely yesterday. In fact, I'm inclined to say it was the best "first" day of classes I've yet had at Furman. Now that doesn't say very much, but it's something. Unlike my freshman and sophomore years, this one started off with a strong air of familiarity mixed with the newness.
Religion 33 - It's going to be interesting (and hopefully fun) studying Paul's life, thought, theology, history, and all that goes with it this fall. A major plus is having Dr. CroweTipton back as my professor. I enjoyed having him for Religion 11, and so when this class finally opened up, I jumped right on it. He was in top form, too, joking on the syllabus and mock-lamenting our crazy textbook situation. He gave us all a self-inventory to complete for Friday and cancelled class for today (did I mention I really like him. I do). The inventory dealt with our interpretation of the Bible and what influences it. I found it quite interesting and thought-provoking. I was glad he let us be honest.
English 21 - So now I go back in time. I took ENG-22 last spring (British & American Lit. Since 1798) and so now I'll cover the literature before that year. I've got Dr. Rogers again, and I'm certain he's already made some students want to crawl under their desks and slink out of class. If I hadn't dealt with his system in freshman year, we might have a problem, but now that I'm familiar with it, hopefully there won't be too many bumps. We're just two days in and I've already had to submit a literary analysis for Beowulf. I'm just waiting for other students to tear it apart with their responses. Okay, I've got more confidence in my abilities than that. We'll see how it goes.
English 39 - Rogers again! And not only that, but he also happens to be my advisor for English. Well, scheduling meetings shouldn't be too difficult this fall. He warned us right off that this course was going to be labor-intensive and most work would be done out of class. Such is the price we pay for having the class only three days a week. I'm already getting nervous about facing the dreaded syntax and diagramming exercises again. I did them before in English-11 and ... well, let's just say they could've gone better. So much prayer on that end would be greatly appreciated. A small part of me is glad to have the opportunity tie up that particular loose end once and for all.
TNT went extremely well last night. A few minor snafus. But God's Spirit is bigger than any of them. That's what touches people's hearts; not our fancy graphics or snappy announcement banter. That's all that needs to be said.
Song of the Day: Mark Schultz - "I Am the Answer"
Verse of the Day: "But Ruth replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." - Ruth 1:16
The first day of classes went very nicely yesterday. In fact, I'm inclined to say it was the best "first" day of classes I've yet had at Furman. Now that doesn't say very much, but it's something. Unlike my freshman and sophomore years, this one started off with a strong air of familiarity mixed with the newness.
Religion 33 - It's going to be interesting (and hopefully fun) studying Paul's life, thought, theology, history, and all that goes with it this fall. A major plus is having Dr. CroweTipton back as my professor. I enjoyed having him for Religion 11, and so when this class finally opened up, I jumped right on it. He was in top form, too, joking on the syllabus and mock-lamenting our crazy textbook situation. He gave us all a self-inventory to complete for Friday and cancelled class for today (did I mention I really like him. I do). The inventory dealt with our interpretation of the Bible and what influences it. I found it quite interesting and thought-provoking. I was glad he let us be honest.
English 21 - So now I go back in time. I took ENG-22 last spring (British & American Lit. Since 1798) and so now I'll cover the literature before that year. I've got Dr. Rogers again, and I'm certain he's already made some students want to crawl under their desks and slink out of class. If I hadn't dealt with his system in freshman year, we might have a problem, but now that I'm familiar with it, hopefully there won't be too many bumps. We're just two days in and I've already had to submit a literary analysis for Beowulf. I'm just waiting for other students to tear it apart with their responses. Okay, I've got more confidence in my abilities than that. We'll see how it goes.
English 39 - Rogers again! And not only that, but he also happens to be my advisor for English. Well, scheduling meetings shouldn't be too difficult this fall. He warned us right off that this course was going to be labor-intensive and most work would be done out of class. Such is the price we pay for having the class only three days a week. I'm already getting nervous about facing the dreaded syntax and diagramming exercises again. I did them before in English-11 and ... well, let's just say they could've gone better. So much prayer on that end would be greatly appreciated. A small part of me is glad to have the opportunity tie up that particular loose end once and for all.
TNT went extremely well last night. A few minor snafus. But God's Spirit is bigger than any of them. That's what touches people's hearts; not our fancy graphics or snappy announcement banter. That's all that needs to be said.
Song of the Day: Mark Schultz - "I Am the Answer"
Verse of the Day: "But Ruth replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." - Ruth 1:16
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