| Abstrakt: |
Stimulated by recent interest in conceptualizing and measuring new forms of religion in contemporary society, this inquiry focuses on new forms of religion emerging in the seminary. Four types of seminarians are distinguished-the traditionalist, the revisionist, the academic, and the activist-and their religious perspectives and attitudes toward ministry are described. The traditionalist maintains primary emphasis upon fellowship with God; the revisionist focuses on community among men; the academic follows the revisionist but plans to minister in college teaching; and the activist emphasizes social transformation. Some of the sources and consequences of these four perspectives are given, and suggestions are made toward further study of seminarians and other religious elites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
