In Trust MagazineIssuesSpring 2005

Feature Articles

Wing on wing
Wing on wing
By Christa R. Klein
President Christa Klein wonders whether the ceremonial life of theological schools includes all the appropriate governance partners.
Spirit matters
If we could only say, "How blessed we are"
By Melinda R. Heppe
Contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe suspects that theological education might regain respect if we addressed each other more respectfully.
Field notes
Reading the signs of the times
New Auburn Center report offers good -- and sobering -- news about theological faculty
A new study addresses diversity, religious commitment, teaching methods, and job satisfaction among seminary faculty members.
Perspective
Tacit understanding shapes tuition trends
Before raising tuition, board asked about past increases
By Louis B. Weeks
Louis B. Weeks examines his own seminary's history and finds an unspoken understanding between school and students.
Trustee profile
Anne van den Berg
St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
By Melinda R. Heppe
Anne van den Berg of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary reveals how being invited to stay for coffee led (eventually) to board leadership.
Changing scenes
Changing scenes
Three seminaries are leaving their campuses for new homes. Eastern Baptist becomes Palmer Seminary. Utah rules that a seminary is a religious charity. Also, new leaders in theological education.
Tool box
Pulling together on behalf of the school
The academic affairs committee balances prerogatives, maintains mission
By Rebekah Burch Basinger
Members of academic affairs committees can use dashboard indicators to educate other board members about critical issues. Also, leaders at Ecumenical Theological Seminary discovered that their board needed to be strengthened.
Deus ex machina
Online message boards foster real community
Reflecting thoughtfully in a distracted world
By Mark Sullivan
Technology columnist Mark Sullivan finds that shared learning can take place online.
Tool box
Shared governance at a newly accredited institution
Ecumenical Theological Seminary
By Matt Forster
President V. Bruce Rigdon has led Ecumenical Theological Seminary to full accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools.
Books
Practical Wisdom: On Theological Teaching and Learning
A review
By W. Ward Gasque
Title: Practical Wisdom: On Theological Teaching and Learning
Author: Malcolm L. Warford
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing
Books
Scholarship and Christian Faith: Enlarging the Conversation
A review
By W. Ward Gasque
Title: Scholarship and Christian Faith: Enlarging the Conversation
Authors: Rhonda Hustedt Jacobsen and Douglas Jacobsen
Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Books 2 Articles
Changing scenes 1 Articles
Deus ex machina 1 Articles
Feature articles 2 Articles
Field notes 1 Articles
Perspective 1 Articles
Spirit matters 1 Articles
Tool box 2 Articles
Trustee profile 1 Articles
Wing on wing 1 Articles

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