I agree that the Jedi should be much more than just people with lightsabers. I don't think that all Jedi should even have lightsabers; of course the Knights would have them, but the Masters would either be of a different class altogether, or would simply have developed past the need for lightsabers. I don't think Yoda has a lightsaber, for example...have any of you guys seen the reviews by "Mr. Plinkett" at RedLetterMedia? He makes some interesting points about lightsabers.

Either way, I've also always hated the word "padawan," too; I would think the best term to use would be "squire," to further go along with the Medieval "theme" that the Jedi Knights have.