Classes resume ...

Yesterday marked the beginning of classes. I am rounding out my electives in both the Bible and History categories by taking two courses in each. For those who've asked I've signed up for:

• Intro to Old Testament (John Course)
• Pauline Ethics (Ann Jervis)
• The Birth of Theology (aka the History of Patristic Theology) (D. Neelands)
• 17th, and 18th C. Evangelical Spirituality

This will also be the first semester that I'm spending so much of my time at my home college. The first three courses are all at Trinity, all on Thursday, and the first two are even in the same room.

More good news is that I've just received an email to interview for my CPE component, which I'm hoping to do at Scarborough Grace, this spring. CPE is, essentially, a chaplaincy internship usually done at either a hospital, jail, or some other institutional environment.

I'll be glad to get it started, because it represents a major component in my education - kind of a milestone, in a way. I'm also kind of crossing my fingers, a bit, because in the entire city of Toronto, there are only 15 spots, spread over 3 centres, for students to take this course, so there's a bit of jockeying to be done.

Well, I suppose I ought to make an effort at getting back to the books, a little, before turning in. The one thing about this time of the semester is that it can seem quite overwhelming ... a lot to do.

G'night.

"What I did on my Christmas Vacation"

Do you remember those essays you wrote in grade school? As our butcher asked me about my vacation, today, I realised it's been a few days since I submitted a posting.

Well, I received a new digital camera as an early Christmas gift, and I'm lovin' it. This was the big coup of the season! (Photos courtesy of the new toy.) Needless to say, there were plenty of opportunities to play, before classes began.

As well, I received the latest installment of the Harry Potter series "The Half-Blood Prince", which I stayed up until 11:30 last night to finish, so that I could be done before classes resume this Thursday. I read it's six hundred pages in slightly over two days, and thoroughly enjoyed the adventure, although the twist ending was somewhat disheartening.

Last but not least, I also received a copy of "For All the Saints", a list of readings and collects for use in the Anglican liturgy. This tome, compiled by my theology professor, Fr. Stephen Reynolds, sets out to provide a brief history, and selected prayers and readings, that commemorate the work of our forefathers in the faith. It's an excellent resource for any [aspiring] clergy person.

There were also gift certificates from kind friends and family, which I am sure will come in handy.

Until next time ...