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title: 'What is the Relationship between the Church and the Seminary?'
type: video
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authors:
- 'David Gilbert'
date: 2026-04-01
collection: 'Faculty Q&As'
subcollection: 'Series 3'
topics:
- 'Pastoral Theology'
- 'Education'
url: https://confessional.org/faculty-qa/series-3/what-is-the-relationship-between-the-church-and-the-seminary
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# What is the Relationship between the Church and the Seminary?

Dr. Gilbert describes a healthy relationship between the church and seminary—the church intentionally overseeing the student’s pastoral development and spiritual growth, while entrusting the seminary with other crucial elements of pastoral training.

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