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Legacy and innovation at 100 years

By Eliza Smith Brown

This year, the Association of Theological Schools is celebrating its Centennial Biennial Meeting with the theme of “Legacy and Innovation.”

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Innovation hub

In the Denver metro area, three theological schools focus on adapting to a new world

By Karen Stiller

Colorado seminaries are exploring ways to fulfill their missions and reach new students.

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Apt instruments of grace

Human formation, a key to ministry preparation

By Julie Bourbon

Preparing for ministry means formation in multiple areas, but human formation lays the groundwork for personal wholeness and effectiveness in ministry.

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Faith and hope in the storms' aftermath

Seminaries in Puerto Rico rise up and rebuild

By Leslie Scanlon

After two devastating hurricanes in 2017, Puerto Ricans continue to push forward, even as they grapple with the storms' lingering effects.

From data to decision

The impact of reducing M.Div. credit hours on enrollment

By Chris A. Meinzer

While there may be good reasons to reduce M.Div. credit-hour requirements, hoped-for enrollment growth is not one of them.

From the president

Acknowledging milestones, embracing innovation

By Amy L. Kardash

In Trust Center president Amy L. Kardash asks how the next century of theological education will be defined.

News in focus

The new Apostolic Constitution on Catholic ecclesiastical faculties: How significant is it?

By Edwin Woodruff Tait

An overview of the contents and implications of Veritatis Gaudium, a new Vatican document regulating schools that grant "canonical degrees."

Field notes

Faculty development: Perk or priority?

By Deborah Gin , Stacy Williams-Duncan

An edited excerpt from published research on ways that theological schools help faculty members become better teachers and administrators.

Survey snapshot

From content to learning loops

By Robert Saler

How would you build a seminary from the ground up?

Tool box

Reacting to financial stress — What can a seminary do?

By Anthony T. Ruger

Advice for schools where expenses are exceeding revenue.

Changing scenes

Recent news from the world of theological education.

Perspective

Redefining residency in theological education

By Donald Fairbairn

Students' primary communities need not be their schools — instead, "residency" can be defined by students' churches, communities, and places of ministry.

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