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Through toil and tribulation

Financing theological education 2001–2011

By Chris A. Meinzer , Anthony T. Ruger

Excerpts from the recent report on seminary finances from the Center for the Study of Theological Education at Auburn Theological Seminary.

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Embedded seminaries

They’re the growing edge of theological education, and their governance structures are complex

By Karen Stiller

Thirty-six percent of accredited seminaries are embedded in larger institutions, and each is a little different. Fortunately, there are ways to live well in an embedded world.

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Do you know who your students are?

By Sebastian Mahfood

Schools of theology need to take steps to make sure online students really are who they say they are, because no school is immune from identity fraud.

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Sometimes an interim president is just what a seminary needs

Interim CEOs can often do what a longtime president cannot

By Heidi Schlumpf

An interim leader can be a great benefit for a school in the midst of leadership transition, but there are pitfalls to avoid.

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Bold move puts seminary on a new path

By Matt Forster

Lexington Theological Seminary has sold its campus and moved to rented space that's more suitable for nonresidential and online education.

Viewpoint

How to undermine your president

By Matt Forster

Board members may subtly be sabotaging their president's efforts, even if they're not trying.

Perspective

A radical proposal, part 2: Let's learn to embrace new perspectives

By Carnegie Samuel Calian

A retired seminary president says that theological school should help students and faculty to be more connected members of an interconnected world.

Changing scenes

By Matt Forster

Recent news from the world of theological education.

From the president

Three models of board leadership

By Richard Bliese

Different styles of board leadership can be appropriate for different circumstances, writes Rick Bliese, president of the In Trust Center for Theological Schools. Have you reflected on your board's style?

Books

Cautionary tales for visionary presidents

A new book has solid advice but assumes that presidents are soloists, isolated from a trusted team

By Christa R. Klein

A review of Governance Reconsidered: How Boards, Presidents, Administrators, and Faculty Can Help Their Colleges Thrive, by Susan Resneck Pierce.

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