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When did the philosopher Alan Watts become a Christian priest?
Alan Watts was ordained as an Episcopal priest in 1945.
Why did Alan Watts become a priest?
Alan Watts felt a need to find a vocational outlet for his philosophical inclinations. He entered Seabury-Western Theological Seminary.
What did Alan Watts learn at the Seabury-Western Theological Seminary?
Alan Watts studied Christian scriptures, theology, and church history.
Did Alan Watts go on to preach?
What did Alan Watts do after being ordained?
Alan Watts spent the New Year getting to know Joseph Campbell and Campbell's wife, Jean Erdman, as well as the composer John Cage.

Question: Why did he resign the ministry?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Alan Watts resign the ministry?