IWU Student Quotes

Man Sanctifying God?

2010-12-16T11:10:00.001-05:00

The exam essay question: "Theologically connect 'The Fall' with the work of spiritual formation."

ANSWER: "The Fall is God's way of restoring himself through man."

Whom lost what?

2010-12-16T11:08:00.002-05:00

The exam essay question: "Theologically connect 'The Fall' with the work of spiritual formation."

first sentence of the ANSWER: "The fall was when God lost His perfection."

Setting the mood early

2010-12-15T10:19:00.002-05:00

"By praying ahead of time it gets the Holy Spirit into the sanctuary earlier to begin and set the mood for that Sundays service." --From Worship paper handed in to Constance Cherry (Thankfully not a worship major!)

So, how much did the annual premium cost?

2010-04-16T16:18:00.002-04:00

"We did this to insure a good reputation for the church."

Leadership assignment

Knowledgeable country mansion?

2010-04-16T16:15:00.002-04:00

"Do your research so you can rpesent your findings in a very educated manor."

TB2A--Teaching tip on panel discussions

Soft fizzy pigs as educational tools?

2010-04-16T16:13:00.001-04:00

"Also use flannel boars to get the lesson across."

(Teaching the Bible to Adults teaching tool description)

Which parasite is the worst?

2010-03-11T09:41:00.001-05:00

Wuchereria bancrofti, all i had to see was scrotal elephantiasis and I knew this had to be the worst one. just saying. Stop the lifecycle with tons of pestisides to kill mosquitos. no one likes them anyways...

Defiant attitude

2009-12-15T10:47:00.000-05:00

Grading an exegesis paper…in a section of a critique of several commentaries:

Although my attention was not kept as well as with the other commentaries, this commentary was very interesting. I would defiantly use it again in future studies.

Consorting with Theological Dictionaries

2009-12-15T10:44:00.001-05:00

In an BS paper…in the discussion of Word studies:
After consorting with two theological dictionaries, it was determined that the most likely meaning of the word “fulfill” was...

The Naked Truth

2009-02-12T14:33:00.004-05:00

Jesus is the one who took all our sins and bared it on his shoulder.

- NT Survey student paper

I wonder why Judas was chosen to be the trader?

- NT Survey student paper

The "Grammar" Essay on the Preaching Test

2008-12-10T13:28:00.005-05:00

I don't think this was meant to be an essay. :-)
_________
(10 points) Grammar, spelling, clarity
Not really sure what you want here, but I’ll take a guess. When it comes to the importance of grammar and spelling it’s important I mean if you are talking to a group of well educated men and women or older folks whose grammar was driven into them, then if you have bad grammar than the person will more than likely dwell on the fact that you just said ain’t and not pay attention for a little while. Good spelling comes in handy for your notes, you don’t want to mean disciple and spell discipline; similar yes, but two totally different meanings. Something like that can ruin an entire point. Clarity is also important for sermons because vague sermons are never easy to deal with; congregations want to have a definitive idea of what is being preached on and they want a conclusion. I know that when my youth pastor at home preaches and he leaves it hanging I feel very frustrated. Clarity could also relate to how you speak or preach, in that case it’s very, very important. It’s important so that the congregation can understand what you are trying to tell them from God, as a minister you have a very important job, there’s no getting around that. Why not speak clearly and with clarity so they can understand what you saying: whether that means working on your speed, working on your annunciation, or whatever it may be.

Sex?

2008-11-15T09:29:00.001-05:00

"This program really effects people."

(Junior paper)

Moderate in all things?

2008-11-15T09:20:00.004-05:00

DRURY: (Looking over student shoulder as they write curriculum): Great tactile idea for second graders--making cookies, but tell the teacher more than "Bake in moderate oven for 10-15 minutes"--what do you mean by moderate oven?"

STUDENT: "You know, a regular sized oven--not one of those counter top ones."

(it was not a joke)

"Drinking Buddy"

2008-11-15T09:17:00.002-05:00

"Coach, can you help us find that story in the Bible where Jesus went into a tavern and drank with the sinners?"

(Two sophomore students writing curriculum lesson for high school students)

--Keith drury

No kidding..

2008-04-20T15:08:00.002-04:00

This practicum experience has taught me more than I knew.

(Spring '08 LCE practicum student)

Elderly and like it?

2008-04-20T15:04:00.002-04:00

(of the downtown First Baptist Church)… they are defiantly an elderly congregation.

(Spring LCE practicum student)

What phase was that?

2008-04-02T15:54:00.002-04:00

Question to the student - What are the four phases of the sexual response?

Answer: "Propogation, plateau, orgasm, and reflection"

Physiology student

I am gifted...

2008-04-02T15:07:00.001-04:00

I'm seriously discouraged about my grade in your class. Both tests have been horrendous for me even though I have studied over 10 hours for each test. I never even have to spend more than one to two hours preparing for other tests, as God has gifted me as a student, but I anticipate the difficulty of your tests. The fact that I'm barely passing your tests makes me very worried about the effect this class will have on my GPA.

Accidental honesty?

2007-12-08T12:25:00.000-05:00

"God gave me a huge me to overcome."
--UNV180 personal mission statement

Hosea who?

2007-12-04T14:56:00.000-05:00

"I think Hosea was more like a messenger than a prophet, which is probably why he was kind of minor."

- from a student in OT Survey

Is this legal?

2007-12-04T09:37:00.001-05:00

"I hope you will bare with me as you read this paper"

--introduction to final paper in LCE

Worship feelings

2006-10-19T19:57:00.000-04:00

From a female student's paper:

"I love it when I am worshipping and I feel Jesus embrace me as if there is only me and Jesus in the room--it feels better than anything I've ever felt."

How old is old?

2006-04-21T09:29:00.000-04:00

From a practicum paper:
"College Church is made up of mostly students plus some old people who don't get very involved."

New Testament Survey, Spring 2006

2006-03-28T17:08:00.000-05:00

"Salvation is common in several of the branches of Christianity."

Local Church Education Practicum, Fall 2005

2005-12-08T14:21:00.000-05:00

From a final practicum reflection paper:

"The church where I did my practicum split apart years ago due to deep indifferences."

If God just weren't so darn defiant

2005-11-07T14:45:00.000-05:00

“God has defiantly not revealed everything I need to know about my call.” Student in Intro to Pastoral Ministry 10/12/05

Planet earth again? Shucks!

2005-10-14T15:33:00.000-05:00

"The Second Coming is when Jesus inadvertantly returns to the earth."

New Testament Survey 2003

Good thing Jesus had Mary and Joseph!

2005-10-14T15:27:00.000-05:00

"Jesus' parents were so important to him. They taught him how to walk, how to talk, everything. I mean, if it weren't for Mary and Joseph, Jesus wouldn't have been anyone!"

New Testament Survey Fall 2002

Upper Level Bible, Spring 2005

2005-05-03T11:15:00.000-05:00

"Christ in Paul's theology is a huge deal."

New Testament Survey Paper, Spring 2005

2005-05-01T20:31:00.000-05:00

"So if we as humans ask Jesus into our live ... and want to live a meaningful life for Christ than we are going to go to heave."

New Testament Survey Paper

2005-05-01T19:10:00.000-05:00

"The Bible is the inherent Word of God."
Ken Schenck class

Steve Lennox Class

2005-04-30T17:11:00.000-05:00

"David may have become ritually impure because of a nocturnal injection."
In reference to David's affair with Bathsheba

Bud Bence Class

2005-04-29T08:56:00.000-05:00

"One of the biggest issues facing the Wesleyan Church right now is the treat of homosexuality."

Upper Level Bible, Spring 2005

2005-04-28T10:50:00.000-05:00

About 1 Corinthians 8:6: "The faith of Paul looks almost monotheistic."