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Focus on interfaith understanding

Pushed out of comfort zones, theological schools explore interconnections

By Heather Grennan Gary

Church of God Theological Seminary, New York Theological Seminary, Starr King School for the Ministry, Jesuit School of Theology, Hartford Seminary, and other schools are breaking new ground as they develop new understandings and partnerships with non-Christians.

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Two hundred years in the making

Andover Newton Theological School

By Matt Forster

A pioneer in theological education for 200 years, Andover Newton has nurtured a close partnership with nearby Hebrew College.

Wing on wing

By Christa R. Klein

President Christa R. Klein reminds governing boards that equipping people for ministry requires preparation for leadership in interdenominational, nondenominational, and interfaith settings.

From the editor

Knowing my neighbor, loving my neighborhood

By Jay Blossom

Editor Jay Blossom suggests that interfaith cooperation demands thoughtful governance leadership at every step.

Spirit matters

Let us now praise loopy hymns

By Melinda R. Heppe

Contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe celebrates hymns that make us think — sometimes right through our laughter.

Perspective

The professional formation of clergy

From hermeneutic to homiletic

By Lee Shulman

Lee S.Shulman, president of the Carnegie Foundation, reflects on the new book Educating Clergy and the signature pedagogies that run through theological education.

Changing scenes

Changing scenes: Lilly grants support theological education

Lilly grants support theological education. Cooperative Baptists identify identity partners. Two seminaries offer social work joint degrees. Also new leaders in theological education.

Books

Citizenship training takes place in churches and other religious settings

An excerpt from Religion and the New Immigrants: How Faith Communities Form Our Newest Citizens

A new study by Michael W. Foley and Dean R. Hoge, shows that new immigrants are learning citizenship skills in their congregation — whether Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Hindu, or Sikh.

Figures of speech

Figures of speech: Ecstasy, wonder, and grace

Job 38:1-11 | Corinthians 6:1-13 | Mark 4:35-41

By Mark S. Hanson

Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, offers encouragement to ask questions that transcend the moment.

Special report

Special report: Katrina update

New Orleans seminaries one year after the storm

By Matt Forster

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Notre Dame Seminary have been getting back to normal, but the challenges are daunting.

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