Dr. Patterson's View of Women (Straight From the Horse's Mouth)

GB, to me it just seems way to convenient to make a distinction between pastor/teacher and teacher in order to validate a female having authority over men in the seminary classroom. The issue is not one of pastor/teacher vs. teacher. Rather, the issue is one of authority, and clearly the aforementioned female professors had authority over the men in their classes. I know you could retort by saying that Paul's words only applied to the home and the local church, but be consistent: In your previous reply you seemed to indicate that it's OK for a woman to teach a mixed class or even a men's SS class as long as she submits to her pastor's authority. But again, just because she may not be the final authority, she does have substantial authority in the handling of God's Word, and Paul plainly teaches that such an arrangement is not the will of God (1 Tim. 2:11ff).

If you don't think Paul's words can apply to the seminary classroom (which seems like something of a stretch to me), at least be willing to apply them to the local church.

 

Paul, I stated in a previous post that I have no such writing or statement from Dr. P. that explains in detail his position on women teaching men in the seminary classroom. That is why I challenged you and any others who are concerned to call Dr. P. at SWBTS and ask him yourselves. As I said, he has always had an open-door policy and I can assure you that he will not duck the question.

I think it is quite clear where he stands on the issue based upon his recent actions at the school, but if that doesn't provide you with the clarity which you are seeking, pick up the phone and call him. I'd love to know what you find out.