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The church for the life of the world

“Church as usual” is no longer an option

By Chris R. Armstrong

Church and seminary as usual are no longer viable options. Rather, theological educators must prepare pastors who can equip their future congregants for ministry that benefits the whole world.

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Sustainability and strategic thinking in theological education

By Chris A. Meinzer

If they are to do more than just survive, theological schools must learn to think strategically about mission and money

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Finding the via (social) media

Social media as a teaching tool both inside and outside the classroom

By Jay Blossom , Holly G. Miller

Three faculty members answer questions about how they use, or choose not to use, social media with students.

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The mission in the balance

Measuring character development and formation at theological schools

By Heather Grennan Gary

Researchers at Biola University are assessing the effect of formation on the character and virtue development of seminarians.

From the president

The need for assessment and evaluation

Learning from stakeholders

By Amy L. Kardash

In Trust Center president Amy L. Kardash says that evaluation should be a part of every institution’s learning cycle and culture.

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In Trust Center evaluation 2019

You responded and we heard

A report on the findings from the In Trust Center’s recent assessment and evaluation.

Interview

From urban gardening to faculty formation

By Jay Blossom

An interview with Nancy Lynne Westfield, new director of the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning.

Tool box

Nine accrediting questions answered

By Tom Tanner

Wisdom from the Association of Theological Schools Commission on Accrediting

Books

A review essay: Changing my thinking about change

By Randal Roberts

An experienced seminary president has learned to be more cautious about uncritically embracing either his own ideas or those of his leadership team — or anyone else.

Changing scenes

Changing Scenes

By Shannon Beaudry , Thomas E. Phillips

Thomas E. Phillips describes the theological library of the future: free, digital, and global. Also, recent news from the world of theological education.

Perspective

Wearing more than one hat

By Hartness M. Samushonga

Preparing students for bivocational ministry is an important component of theological education.

Technology

For students, convenience; for schools, connection and data

By Patricia Paddey

One seminary’s mobile app reels in students and broadcasts content.

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