I was accepted into the Gonzaga University Master's of Arts in Theology and Leadership program! It seems impossible that I am typing these words: I am going back to graduate school!
Apparently my mind suppressed all of the earlier negative experiences with graduate school because I am filled with excitement and anticipation. Like a kitten waiting to claw a new couch made of rainbows and catnip, I am going to own this degree.
Seriously, though- I'm really excited for this new adventure. I've missed the challenge of intellectualism and I've always been fascinated by the field of theology. People keep asking me- what are you going to do with this degree? The answer is: I don't know! Maybe nothing! Isn't that a wonderful and exciting place to be? I'm blessed with the chance to study something simply because I find it fascinating- without worry for financial investment or practical application.
The program is online, which means a great deal of journaling and written reflection. I'm going to share those posts here whenever possible. I will tag the entries with MATL and the topics, if you're interested in reading them.