I was just accepted into the Postgraduate Diploma, PgDip (aka Master’s degree) program in New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. It is a taught program which I will do fully by distance. I will begin, Lord willing, January 20, 2025. Relatively speaking it is quite affordable at approx. Β£7,000 ($9,360 usd) for the total program. I am looking into the possibility of getting a scholarship through the school; not sure if that is possible. Also, if you would like to be a donor and help me out with this send me an email at growba@gmail.com. That would be really appreciated. Finances have always posed a stumbling block for me to pursue these types of studies, formally; and I already have lots of student debt (been paying on it) for my BA and MA degrees from back in the late 90s early 2000s. Anyway, I am really excited about this opportunity to study at such a historic school (which also is ranked #1 in the UK for theological studies). We’ll see if the Lord will provide further. I applied as a step of faith; one step at a time.
Congratulations Bobby. What a privilege, to be able to undertake this study, and to contribute in various ways to the theological task of the church today, as part of its mission in the world! May the Lord strengthen and enable you to get the job done – with a cheerful heart, and with a view to the grand Telos! Go well. In Christ, Trevor.
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@Trevor, Thank you! We’ll see if it happens. I had thought there would be some grant or scholarship monies available to offset the fees for this program. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. We’ll see. I’ve still got some other irons in the fire as well if this doesn’t ultimately materialize.