It sounds as if this is a church well on their way to allowing women to the Pastoral office. The logic is circular and self-fulfilling and will run as follows:
1) Women receive greater theological training
2) Women will know more than men about theology
3) People will say - "Look, the women know more than the men, therefore the women should not be barred from the Pastoral office"

It is my opinion that this is intentional, either at the church or the denominational level (I am not sure if you are in a denomination or not). Also given the topic of the men's group meetings (secular topics), one has to wonder the emphasis and the state of the church...these are to be secondary issues, they may be covered in a church setting but should always be secondary to Jesus and the Gospel.

Why not ask about having a men's study on something theological and doctrinal, and see what occurs?

Steve

Grace is not common.