The Impact of Financial Health on the Spiritual, Mental, and Relational Health of Christian Graduate Students
Financial stress is a growing concern for Americans. One population that is particularly susceptible to financial stress and its negative consequences are students enrolled in seminaries—many of whom will graduate with large amounts of debt while entering a profession with unique financial challenges that can make repaying student loan debt a daunting task. Read more
The Experience of Financial Well‑Being, Shame, and Mental Health Outcomes in Seminary Students
The experience of pursuing a graduate seminary education is rife with many stressors, including the heavy financial burden required to fund a seminary degree. Shame, understood as an experience of being unworthy and inadequate at one’s core, may be a natural reaction to financial hardship, as many individuals may believe their inadequacy is the cause of their financial difficulties. Read more.