Reflections on Graduation

I didn't realize it until yesterday, but I graduate today from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School! I'm now a Master of Arts in Religion with the full certification and titles that brings. So, you ask, why aren't you in Chicago right now receiving your recognition? Two words: In Absentia. I actually finished classes back in December, but couldn't graduate then because of a paperwork snafu. So, I really didn't want to bother with all of the hassle of a commencement ceremony.