Volume 2, Number 1
Context, Ideas, Dialogue – Shaping Theological Education
The InSights Journal exists because theological education plays a critical role in the growth and maturation of the global church. Theological schools provide the training ground for Christian leaders serving in the Church and society, as well bear a responsibility to think theologically and respond prophetically to critical issues. The Journal promotes discourse on what… read more
Reverse Innovation: A Response
Progress in theological education does not always begin with copying a model from somewhere else. Instead, “progress may require listening more carefully to the market and developing an entirely different approach in response to emerging needs” (Hunter 2016, 11). What eventually led to the Congo Initiative’s Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo (CI-UCBC) began with asking… read more
Inverser l’Innovation: Une Réponse
Le progrès dans la formation théologique n’est pas toujours résultat de l’émulation d’un modèle préexistant. Par contre, «le progrès peut requérir de prêter une oreille attentive à la demande sur le marché (dans la société) en vue de développer une approche totalement différente en réponse aux besoins émergents» (Hunter 2016, 11). Ce qui a éventuellement… read more
Re-Landing Theological Education
Abstract: Theological education must continue to adapt to changing ministry needs. Adaptation may require transplanting theological education from its traditional location within the humanities and “re-landing” it among the professional studies. Such a move could lead to greater emphases on students’ personal maturity and communication skills, context-driven learning, and supervised hands-on practice – and ultimately… read more
Re-Landing Theological Education – Una respuesta
Abstract: Shaw propone un útil replanteamiento del acercamiento predominante a la educación teológica, argumentando que el liderazgo cristiano requiere una interacción más amplia con diciplinas académicas. Sin embargo, hay que ser cautelosos. Una interacción acrítica solo repetirá los errores de generaciones previas. Además, los seminarios deben reducir la dicotomía entre teoría y práctica. Deben ayudar a… read more
Re-Landing Theological Education – A Response
Abstract: Shaw proposes a helpful reframing of the predominant approach to theological education, arguing that Christian leadership requires a broader engagement of academic disciplines. However, caution is warranted. Uncritical engagement will only repeat the mistakes of previous generations. Yet, seminaries do need to reduce the dichotomy between theory and practice. They should help students learn… read more
Re-Viewing Social Presence in Light of Jesus’ Friendship with Implications for Online Theological Education
Abstract: Gener presents Christian friendship as a biblical and theological model for increasing social presence in online theological education. As more schools adopt technologically mediated distributed education, a concern for the academic and spiritual formation of students arises. Gener argues that Christian friendship, as modeled by Jesus, counters a tradition in which the teacher remains… read more
Sustaining What Matters in Theological Education
Abstract: A multifaceted understanding of sustainability is critical as Majority World theological schools face significant changes and pressures. Institutional sustainability entails three essential components: a viable business plan, the ability to adapt meaningfully to evolving contexts, and the capacity to sustain human leadership resources. Human resources, in particular, require special attention. In order to engage… read more
