In coming to teach Christian Dogmatics (i.e. the doctrines taught in the Bible) at the Faculté Jean Calvin I fully identify with its clear vision of teaching Reformed Theology in faithfulness and obedience to the God-given Word. I deeply appreciate the Reformed approach which gives due credit to the theological input of John Calvin and all his spiritual and theological heirs over the last five centuries, right down to … Paul Wells!
A distance-student once said, jokingly : « Michaël is part of the furniture at the Faculté Jean Calvin ». We began studying Theology at the same time, in 2006, he as a distance student and me a residental student. Sometimes it’s hard for the distance students to see the full-time students get their degrees and leave the Faculté while they have to plod on, their programme being spread over a much longer period.
A word to those who are wondering whether they have a vocation for ministry
On my first vsit to the Faculté I was struck by a certain look in the eyes of the students I saw. I soon realised that this was because they felt called to serve God. As the academic assistant, dealing with student recruitment, I would be on the front line, dealing with new candidates who come with a desire to serve but who also have their strengths and weaknesses.
