The earliest career ambition I can remember having is to be an attorney. In high school, I decided that I didn't want to be a lawyer, but rather an opera singer, a college professor, or a minister. I went to the University with the intention of enrolling in a graduate or professional program immediately after finishing. Throughout college I was preparing to enter seminary with the intention of becoming a theological educator. In my junior year, I became enamored of librarianship when my path crossed with that of several librarians at KU. I seriously considered entering that field. In my senior year, I realized that I should not go to graduate or professional school immediately. I got a job. Now, I have come full circle.
Yes, it's true. I have abandoned all principle (as my friend Curtis puts it) and decided to go to Law school. I'm also going to get a degree in Library Science. So I can be a law librarian. Or perhaps a lawyer who specializes in issues of concern to librarians. Or whatever.
"But Jonathan," you say, "you have long wanted to go to the seminary. Why not that? The church always needs theologically educated teachers and pastors." To which I respond: the reason for not going to the seminary is complex, and I am not sure I can adequately explain it here. I do desire an in depth theological education, but more and more I see the importance of theologically astute laymen.
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