CNN.com hosts a religion blog called "belief blog" that often proves quite interesting. This article (http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/13/baby-boomers-flood-seminaries/?hpt=C2) discusses a relatively new influx of middle-aged students entering seminaries all over the US.
Certainly, the breadth of knowledge and experience that a Boomer brings to the table has the potential to bring great contribution to theological dialogue.
But, will the struggles of going back to school after so many years out lead to an increased drop out rate?
What about reverse age discrimination? While in seminary, I personally had the "when you get older, you'll understand" accusation levied against me by another student. And yes, she was probably in her twenties when I was born. She failed to realize that I was clearly taking the opposing view for the sake of argument.
What would cross your mind if your fresh-out-of-seminary pastor showed up for her/his first Sunday with grey, white or no hair?
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