Do you need a college degree to be a preacher of his word?
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Nope!\n\nThe only requirement is a thorough understanding of the word. That's why many clergy get a degree in divinity or theology, to increase their knowledge. It's helpful, especially when you answer questions about doctrine, to know a little more than what's in the Bible. But if you know and understand that, you're good!
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Just having a college degree does not give you prestige, nor does it give you common sense. You have to build those things for yourself.
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I got my husband a "preacher's license" on the Internet.  It was free, but can't remember the site.  Never did check and see if it was legal in our state.  It was more of a joke to us........but people do use them.  If you are a true Christian, then you can be ordained in some of the faiths and the get a state license.
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Check out Florida State or University of Florida or West Florida University.\n\n\n\nhttp://www.biblebelievers.com/AllThis.html
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It depends on your college, definitely.  Some schools require it, others don't.  Most schools will give you at least a few options to choose from--for example, you could take the "Public Speaking" class, or you might have the option to take a speaking-intensive class in a subject you enjoy instead.  Look at the course requirements of the schools you're interested in.  \n\nAnd by the way, course requirements aren't set out by state, they're set out by the individual school.
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A self-righteous preacher preaches the word of god per say, while branding not of his denomination as damned, until they see the light. A preacher driven by the holy spirit should be a man of universal vision, preaching harmony with all of 'mankind.' Even the old testament had the parable of 'The Good Samaritan', exemplifying that faith and virtue are sometimes confused.
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I'm not terribly sure about this but I think that someone who is ordained is someone that has felt the calling to do something...in almost all cases this has to do with reverends.  It's never really used any other way.\n\nSomeone who is licensed to preach is someone that is accepted by a major baptist organization such as the Southern Baptist Convention.  Usually they feel the calling too, they just have the paperwork and the classes given in Seminary as well.
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Yes! Every preacher, male or female is there for one and only one purpose....to make money.\n\nThe will say what ever it takes to do so, even if it means making it look like she is doing it for other people.\n\nIf they cannot do it in a church, they will try to sell books to make money.\n\nEverything revolves around money. \n\nJesus said, freely ye have received freely give. Take neither silver nor gold for your purses.\n\nHe also Satan would make his ministers appear as angels of light.\n\nOh, and who ever said "The Hippocrites Are The Atheists & GOD Haters & Religion Bashers!" must be calling Jesus a hippocrite because he condimed and rediculed the hippocritical religounist and temple moneymakers in his day also.\n\nYou are not one of Jesus' followere if you do not CONDIM hippocritical religounist and temple moneymakers also.
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Check out the laws in your area but if you need to be a minister try searching in google for the Universal Life Church. It lets you become a minister on line and it's legal in some areas.
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At what level? For an undergraduate degree I might suggest Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Biola In Los angeles, or Criswell in Dallas Tx.\n\nFor a masters Degree I would reccomend either Westminster (Pennsylvania, Dallas, Callifornia, London) or Reformed Theological  (Florida, Mississippi, Atlanta Ga).\n\nFor a Doctorate I would Suggest Southern Theological in Kentuky, University of Aberdeen in Scotland or Reformed Theological
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a college degree or a diploma
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Get into bible study. Learn as much as you can about the bible. You will need to know what you are talking about before preaching it. Attend church services as often as you can. Learn from the preachers and other leaders. Take your time and let God lead you. Pray about it.
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an clloege education is more about learning how to think than preparing for a job. I recommend a christian college where everyone believe in God. Best success to you!
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NOT TRUE! I am a Preacher and I think it is just a lie! To cast doubt on the BIBLE!
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Unless a person is connected and worship in a church that teaches the Word, they will probably not read it much on their own, therefore they can't live it if they don't read, learn, or know it.  I was that way for a little while in my christian life, so that's the source I can witness about.  Once I was lead to a church that required you to bring your Bible with you, paper and pen, I began learning and loving the Word, which then became my lifestyle.  I hope that helps!
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No -- you don't need an associate's degree.  It is an irrelevent degree.  It merely means that you completed two years at a school that doesn't grant four year degrees.  If you spend two years at the worst community college in the country, you can get an AA.  If you spend two years at Harvard getting a 4.0 then leave -- you don't get a degree -- you are called a college dropout.\n\nMost students who get a BA or BS do not get an associate's degree first.\n\nTransfer as soon as possible.  Good luck.
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Are you talking about becoming a Pastoral Counselor or receiving pastoral counseling?\n\nIf becoming a counselor first and formost you must know that your called to this arena by God Himself. Like the Apostle Paul who said, "Paul, an apostle- SENT NOT FROM MEN NOR BY MEN but by Jesus Christ and God the Father..." (Galatians 1;1)\n\nIf you are seeking couseling the scriptures declare, "Freely you have received, freely give." (Matthew 10;8) Therefore, pastoral counseling SHOULD be available to anyone, anywhere, at any time. You need not "requirements".