To: sinkspur
Basic Greek is given in many schools. It is the language of the New Testament and some knowledge of the language is not a bad thing. Seminaries are much like colleges and it would make for a well rounded clergy. I don't think the Pope wants all clergy to be Greek langauge scholars.
6 posted on
04/20/2004 9:47:40 PM PDT by
Destro
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To: Destro
I don't think the Pope wants all clergy to be Greek langauge scholars. When I was in seminary, back in the early 70s, two guys in my class were kicked out because they couldn't master Spanish. Lord knows what the fallout rate would have been if Greek had been a requirement.
Parish priests do not need to to be Classical Scholars. If they can discern a bit of Latin, that ought to suffice.
Leave the scholarship to the scholars, and the sacramental administration and pastoral practice to the guys who are willing to put themselves on the line.
7 posted on
04/20/2004 9:52:49 PM PDT by
sinkspur
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To: Destro
Especially since expository preaching from the Bible is considered secondary in importance.
15 posted on
04/21/2004 6:27:02 AM PDT by
fishtank
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