Facing the Stained Glass Ceiling Gender in a

The main focus of this book is on gender differences in seminarians goals, religious practice and beliefs, and experiences as prospective ministers. Based on an in-depth and extensive study of one Presbyterian seminary in the mid 1990s, the book addresses the question of whether gender affects the experiences, beliefs, and practices of men and women who seek clergy careers.

List of Tables

vii

Acknowledgements

ix

Introduction

xi

Women in Ministry

1

(10)

The Study: Methods and Context

11

(6)

The Seminary and its Students

17

(16)

Initial Decisions and Support

33

(12)

Goals for Ministry

45

(8)

Politics, Theology, and Gender

53

(14)

Sexuality and Abortion Attitudes

67

(14)

Religious Practices, Hopes and Doubts

81

(8)

Gender Discrimination, Expectations for Ministry

89

(14)

Explaining Gender Differences in Career Goals

103

(16)

Life Changes, Evaluations, Conclusions

119

(10)

Appendix Questionnaire for Seminary Students

129

(12)

References

141

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Facing the Stained Glass Ceiling Gender in a Protestant Seminary

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