Second Day of Classes

 Today was my second day of classes in the B.Ed. (After Degree) Program at King's. One very positive thing is that  we are treated as "pre-service teachers" which is quite different from being treated as "students". I was really a bit fearful that classes would be like what I experienced in my undergrad days - not the best memories I have. This is quite different.

For one thing, it's much harder. No mere regurgitation of things studied, instead we're required to think - to reflect and ponder - and not just at specified moments (like mid-terms and finals) but in every class! This is actually pretty good training for teaching! 

Since my High School ("Hail, Holyoke High School: Alma mater, first forever!) and undergrad were done in the US, I have to take some Canadian Studies. I chose a Political Science course, "Canadian Government and Politics". WOW! There's going to be debates and quick-witted reparte on the issues facing Canadians today! It's pretty exciting. I'm one of the first debaters. The issue is "Should Religious Beliefs Be Excluded from Consideration of Public Policy?"  I'll be arguing "Yes". Imagine, I'll be arguing "Yes"! (One of the first "rules" I learned in debating is that if you get the chance, take the opposite position from the one you actually believe. That way you already know the other side's position - perhaps even better than they do!).

I still not entirely sure how I am going to maintain some balance as a bi-vocational priest, but, by God's grace and hard work, I will. (smile)

Glory to God for all things!