Caleb Hutcherson (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) serves at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (Beirut, Lebanon) in various academic and administrative roles. He is currently enrolled in PhD studies at the International Baptist Theological Study Centre in Amsterdam. His research deals with theological reflection and contextual theological education.
Toward Theological Integration Using Action Research: Reflections from an Arab Context
This article describes our attempt to use an abbreviated version of action research in an integrated learning module of the Theology Program at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon. Practical theological and theological educators can make effective use of this social scientific method within the context of the theological school. Among the benefits of action research are the development of reflective practitioners, the encouragement interactive reflection and learning, and facilitation of contextualization in theological research.
