Quotes from Pastoral Studies Students and Graduates

Art Boulet, Class of 2005

Career/Ministry Goal: Professor 

Educational Path at Davis College: Pastoral Studies Emphasis 

Art Boulet, pictured at left with his wife Liz, is a 2005 Davis graduate who went on to graduate from Westminster Theological Seminary with an M.A. in Religion (Biblical Studies) in 2009.  He is currently working on finishing an M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary in order to pursue doctoral studies in the near future. While at Westminster Art worked with an urban church plant in Center City Philadelphia in their apologetics outreach called 'Doubt Night.'  He has lectured at Temple University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia University on issues surrounding the understanding of Scripture in the second Temple and early Christian period. He also had the opportunity to do a month-long series of lectures at Eastern University on Genesis within its ancient Near Eastern context. Art has published book reviews in the Review of Biblical Literature and have an article (forthcoming) in the Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha. He has presented papers at the Society of Biblical Literature's Mid Atlantic Regional Meetings (2009 in Baltimore, MD and 2010 in New Brunswick, NJ) and Annual Meeting (2009 in New Orleans, LA).  This summer Art is traveling to Tartu, Estonia to present a paper at the Society of Biblical Literature's 2010 International Meeting.

In Art's Words:  "My time at Davis cultivated a love for studying Scripture that continues to this day. Learning to read Scripture in Hebrew and Greek opened a new world in learning how to understand Scripture on its own terms. At Davis I was given key building blocks that continue to influence the way I think about Scripture and the implications it has for Christians today. The Pastoral program at Davis stressed the importance of applying knowledge to the life of the Church in an applicable and theologically helpful way. Because of Davis I not only love studying Scripture as an academic discipline, but also have a deep love for serving the Church with everything that I learn."

Joshua Allen, Class of 2012

I like the fact that everyone on campus knows everyone else, students interact with teachers (at lunch, during chapel, etc.) -- this was something I wanted for my college experience. I chose the Pastoral Studies Concentration at Davis because I felt called to ministry; Davis College is committed to training students in the Truth of God's Word. My ministry and career goals are to reach my fullest potential and shepherd the sheep of the church with a resolve to preach the Word of God. I am excited about the future, and God's plans for Davis College. The size of Davis College lends itself to genuine interest from the professors and staff - they invest themselves in my life. I have been impressed by the unity and positive attitude on the campus. Professors are available to spend time with students, and students enjoy spending time with each other. I feel that I am known as an individual, not as a number.

-- Joshua Allen is from Syracuse, New York, and was the Class D Player of the Year NYSPHA from Faith Heritage High School in Syracuse, New York.

Peter Seide, Class of 2008

I chose Davis because it is a close-knit community where I could actually get to know people, and tuition is affordable. My wife and I were told that it was a great school, and the care Davis College shows for its students makes a difference. Professors always welcome students to come in and talk even when they are busy.

One of the best things I have received from my time here at Davis College is the relationships that I have been able to form with teachers. It’s been an unreal experience to see how kind and open faculty and staff are, and I haven’t had a teacher that I haven’t felt comfortable having a conversation with. I’m blown away by the integrity of the faculty. It is obvious that they genuinely strive to please and serve the Lord. I am very grateful for the pastoral classes I have taken at Davis. Professor Stan Baker and Professor Russ Smith taught me many life-changing principles. I feel overwhelmed by how blessed I have been to learn from them.

My future goal is to be the head pastor of a church. I hope to be a part of a church that has a team of leaders; I believe that you need more than one person to run an effective church. My wife and I also want to serve within our community by being hospitable to others.

– Peter Seide, Class of 2008, Pastoral Studies Concentration. Peter is a worship leader and musician who came to Davis College from West Orange, New Jersey.