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The Motivations of Ministerial Candidates

Author(s):
Kling, Frederick R
Publication Year:
1959
Report Number:
RB-59-02
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
48
Subject/Key Words:
Lilly Endowment, Inc., Career Choice, Clergy, Individual Needs, Interest Inventories, Ministry Study, Theological School Inventory, Vocational Interests

Abstract

A content analysis is reported of statements obtained from ministers regarding their motivations in entering the ministry. Two theoretical structures derived from the analysis are described and are illustrated from the statements. Some practical implications of the findings, the construction of the Theological School Inventory, and hypotheses suggested by the data are discussed.

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