Drinkin’ in Jersey…
November 21, 2003
I’ve been in Princeton, NJ for about 30 hours, and I’ve experienced a lot. For those of you who don’t know, I’ve flown over to NJ to check out Princeton Theological Seminary - as I’m seriously considering becoming a student here next fall. So far, I’ve had an excellent time. I have been documenting (photos) the trip, and will have a photo album online when I get home (Sunday evening). I’ve sat in on three classes and gone to three bars [which I've been told is a good ratio]. Last night I went to the D-Bar, which is in the basement of a building on the Princeton University Graduate School. For some reason, they’re able to offer Newcastle and Guiness for $2.75 - which I have no problem with. I went with a couple of current seminarians last night. Then we went to the Triumph in downtown Princeton (again, I’ll have pictures soon).
This evening, I went down to Charlie Brown’s with Tony Jones and sat around a few tables with 10-12 M.A./M.Div./Th.M./Ph.D. students. I just sat around, listened, talked to Glen from Ireland. On the way home, Tony and I talked about emergent stuff, emergentYS books and how to get the emergent voice heard at Princeton. That is one interesting thing, which I was probably prepared for. Talk to a Princeton seminarian, and mention the “emergent” or “emerging church” - and all you’ll get is blank stares. So, if I end up here next fall, I look forward to talking more with Tony on how to get more emergent discussions going on within students.
Tomorrow I have some meetings, an Admissions interview and then a few of us prospective students are off to the D-Bar in the evening, and hopefully off to see RENT on Broadway on Saturday. I am really enjoying my time here in Princeton, and I’m definitely thinking it would be a great place to spend 3-4 years (if I get into the M.Div./M.A. dual degree program, 4 years — otherwise, just 3 years for an M.Div.). More later.
Tags: Princeton-Theological-Seminary, Seminary
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Adam Walker Cleaveland: 
November 21st, 2003 at 9:29 am
Adam, go to “Georges’ Roasters and Ribs” and get their wings. They are the BEST I have ever had. My first church ministry was in Princeton, we lived there for three years. Great town.
November 21st, 2003 at 7:32 pm
A: I am not at all surprised you like that place! I am glad and hope all works out for you. However, you may wish to think about the quality of the seminary on other grounds besides the numerous amount of quality bars! ;)
T
November 22nd, 2003 at 12:46 am
Please remember to have 1 (just 1) for me. Old Guy
November 22nd, 2003 at 12:46 am
oh, my dear lush.
i am keeping that message you left on my voice mail, bro.
have you actually visited the seminary, or just lived vicariously through the bar scene in princeton?
you know i am just playing with you. maybe we can be princeton friends next fall.
much love.
November 23rd, 2003 at 9:34 am
The new movements always begin in the pub as it did with CS Lewis.
Newcastles for $2.75? How does anyone study?
November 25th, 2003 at 2:47 am
Old guy — sorry man, I think I had 1 for you, and 1 for someone else, and 1 for…
November 26th, 2003 at 3:14 pm
i visited princeton once and we drank at a microbrewery called triumph that produced the best beer i tasted in the whole of the usa!!!! almost good enought to be a trappist ale…
November 26th, 2003 at 3:50 pm
Jonny, yes, we went to the Triumph twice as well. Fabulous place…and yes, very good beer as well.