I came to AU as a student looking for a college experience. I didn’t know what I wanted to study or what I wanted to do when I graduated. So, I tried many different majors. I finally became a religion major. My time spent with Dr. Don Rinehart, Dr. David Aune, Dr. Walter Schuman and Rev. Dr. Jay Rae Klingensmith was invaluable. I learned so much from them. That foundation would be, for me, the beginning of the discernment process to enter pastoral ministry and to continue on to obtain my M.Div degree from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. Ashland University changed my life. Because of the caring and attentive professors I found direction and purpose. I can not thank God enough for their influence in my life. On more than one occasion they saved my life.
