by SteveT2018 | Jul 21, 2015 | Personal Journal
The question hung in the air as he stared at me from the spectral projection on the wall. I had no idea how to answer. Was he trying to trap me? Was he trying to confirm his suspicion and reveal my ignorance? Was this a helpful pedagogical move, or was it born from...
by SteveT2018 | Jul 6, 2015 | Personal Journal
I created deepintheburbs.com to chronicle the research and writing of a PhD dissertation. The dissertation is PhinisheD and the degree earned…and there was much rejoicing! Now it is time to say goodbye to this site. It will remain online indefinitely as an...
by SteveT2018 | Jul 1, 2015 | Personal Journal, Technology for Academics
I defended the dissertation last Friday. That was an interesting experience. It was, for the most part, a very life-giving and affirming event. There were a couple moments when I felt like I was getting punched in the gut, but, I guess that’s part of the process....
by SteveT2018 | Jun 27, 2015 | Personal Journal
I defended my dissertation yesterday, and PASSED! It is PhinisheD! This event marks the end of a 21 year journey. My Dad and I visited the Bethel Seminary campus and met with Dr. Clark to discuss entry into the In-Ministry program in the summer of 1994. We lived in...
by SteveT2018 | Jun 25, 2015 | Personal Journal
Tomorrow at 10am, I will stand before my panel in Northwestern 100 at Luther Seminary and defend the dissertation. Here’s how it is supposed to go: 15 minutes for me to present the project 90 minutes for the panel to riddle me with questions 15 minutes for the...
by SteveT2018 | May 14, 2015 | Technology for Academics
OK, nothing on the web is every really finished. Plus, I am a compulsive tinkerer when it comes to my website. Yet, I have successfully posted every piece of my dissertation on the site, along with four years worth of research. If you would like to read the...
