As many of you
know, I have been applying to several (in fact, 11) PhD programs for
philosophy. While I do plan on writing a “what not to do” style advice post, my
purpose right now is just to explain where I am in the process and what may
happen next.
I was rejected
from the first five programs I heard from. This was a little deflating, though
I knew I only needed one “yes” to move forward. Since then, I have received
three acceptances and one more rejection (I have yet to hear from two
programs). The three acceptances are: University
of Liverpool (UK), University
of Birmingham (UK), and Southeastern
Baptist Theological Seminary (listed in order of received acceptances).
My current plan
is to see if I can obtain funding for one of the UK programs. This will be
quite expensive, and I don’t mind telling you that unless God works in
providentially providing these funds, we won’t be going! Nonetheless, it is
something we are praying about. So what’s my next step? Well, I need either to
have the money for the UK or at least know where it is coming from no later
than June 1 (for a variety of reasons).
I would be happy
to continue my studies at SEBTS, with wonderful professors and challenging
seminars. I would also love to study in the UK, having visited there last year.
Above all, pray that I am truly open to God’s leading and that I would be
content in whatever state I find myself.
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