October 4, 1996
Contact: Lew Harris, (615) 322-2706
VU Divinity School offers workshop
on theological education as second career
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Vanderbilt University Divinity School will
sponsor a free workshop for prospective students considering theological
education as a second career Saturday, Nov. 9.
An increasing number of theological students at Vanderbilt have been away
from college for several years and have established other careers before
choosing to pursue a degree from the Divinity School, according to Kimberlee
Maphis Early, director of admissions and student services. The average age
of entering students in the master of divinity and master of theological
studies degree programs at Vanderbilt varies each year from 26 to 32 years
of age, with ages ranging from 21 to 63.
"Our students are intent on a wide range of vocations, with many enrolled
on a part-time basis," said Maphis Early. "We are offering the
workshop to address the interests and concerns of students returning to
school."
The keynote "address" will consist of a video interview with Carol
Orsborn, a second-year master of theological studies student who has written
three books: "Inner Excellence," "How Would Confucius Ask
for a Raise?" and the newly released "Solved By Sunset: The Right
Brain Way to Resolve Whatever's Bothering You in One Day or Less."
In her books, Orsborn explores how to deal with challenges and issues in
a spiritual way, using elements of Eastern philosophies and Jewish-Christian
ideas in order to reach "that deeply alive place within each of us
that longs for fulfillment."
The professional, financial and personal aspects of pursuing theological
education as a second career also will be discussed by current students,
alumni and alumnae, faculty and staff.
The workshop will start at 9 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. Parking, child
care and lunch will be provided only with pre- registration. To register
and receive information about nearby accommodations, contact the Divinity
School Office of Admissions either by phone (615) 343-3963 or by e-mail
at hallda@ctrvax.vanderbilt.edu.
Vanderbilt University is a private research university of approximately
5,900 undergraduates and 4,300 graduate and professional students. Founded
in 1873, the University comprises 10 schools, a public policy institute,
a distinguished medical center and The Freedom Forum First Amendment Center.
Vanderbilt offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences,
education and human development, engineering and music; and a full range
of graduate and professional degrees.
For more news about Vanderbilt and the Divinity School, visit the home page
on the World Wide Web at http://www.Vanderbilt.edu
-VU-
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