Volume 2, Number 2
Taking Action in a Context of Fragility and Volatility
Ministry in a Context of Fragility and Volatility Nearly two years ago, I sat around a table with several seminary presidents from around the world. The countries they represented were facing intense sociopolitical turmoil: one had recently emerged from a decades-long civil war; two were engaged in protracted military conflict with one another; one was… read more
InResponse: Vision and Leadership: Vital to Sustaining the Faith in Sub-Saharan Africa
In his article, “Sustaining What Matters,” Jason Ferenczi presents a multifaceted understanding of the sustainability of theological institutions. Theological schools play a critical role in ensuring the future of Christianity, particularly in my own context of Africa. As President of the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS)1, I agree that human resources, especially executive leaders, play… read more
Theological Education in Africa: Business or Mission?
Abstract: Financial viability remains one of the greatest challenges facing schools of theology. To succeed, schools in Africa need to better understand the business of theological education in order to better accomplish their mission. To do so, schools must better understand the true costs of forming leaders, engage the church in the mission of theological… read more
Christian Reflective Practice: Prayer as a Tool for Reflection and Application in Theological Education
Abstract: Reflection and application are integral for deep learning and for bridging the theory-practice gap, especially in Christian formation. A survey of the literature in both general education and Christian education deepens the theoretical understanding of the impact of reflection and application. Prayer, which can cultivate the reflection and application needed for deep learning, represents… read more
Theological Education in the Western Hemisphere: Select Histories and Current Trends – A Review Essay
Theological education in North America particularly, but also across the EuroAmerican West more generally, is undergoing sea changes. This review attends to some of the developments, focusing specifically on four recent books published by Wipf and Stock.1 Consideration of these volumes will help document historic trajectories in the field and spotlight charted venues into relatively… read more
