I just got out of my Theology IV class and it was a blast.  A discussion started at the end of class – about the different roles between genders, in the home and in the church that got several people involved. It was quite interesting and the conversation took a little longer than Dr. Cragoe had expected, but he would rather have us get involved than to just sit and listen.

It never ceases to amaze me the conversations that pop up in the classrooms at BBC.  When I came here I expected to be sitting in lectures all day long.  I am so glad I was wrong.  As people we learn so much more through discussion, don’t we?  A lot of times during lectures we “tune out” what is being said, or we just take in the information without really thinking about it.  It’s through discussions that real life situations come up and real life solutions are given in a practical understandable way. 

It’s also encouraging to hear the discussions continuing even after classes are over. We as students can talk to each other without the feeling of being attacked by our fellow students for our views even with those that do not hold the same position.  A lot of times, through talking we learn even more than what was taught in the classroom and more about each other.

I encourage you to find people that you can talk to about life and the Bible.  And I would encourage you to talk to people that might not agree with you on every position.  You might learn something new or it might affirm what you already believe.