Would you please not talk.

I am sure if you are honest you have been in a Seminary class where there is always one or two people who feel as if their calling in life is to ask as many questions, or make as many comments as possible. Currently I have two classes where a "bubba" can be found. "Bubba" is a term coined by a professor here at NOBTS to describe these type of people (props to one of my fellow students for teaching me this term). Seminary is a place to learn and students should ask question as part of the learning process. However, a single student should not be allowed to take up a majority of the time dedicated to the learning process. For example, just the other day in a class that meets for 110 minutes one person took 1/10 of the time talking about absolutely nothing. I have a general rule, no more than 3-5 questions or comments per semester. I would give anything if the "Bubbas" of the Seminary world would adopt such a rule. Thinking about this has prompted me to post this diagram of a chart that will help in evaluating if one should ask a question or make a comment in class. I am not sure where this chart came from. If anyone know the origin of it please let me know. If you have one of these people in your class feel free to make a copy and personally hand it to them. It will make you feel much better. Just be sure to do it out of love for the person and the education process.