Vol 8, Number 1
Introduction
During the first decades of the 21st century, two (apparently independent) schools of thought on seminary formation gained steam. The first school centered on holistic formation, on training the student as a whole person, as opposed to replicating traditional program designs that tacitly treated students like brains on sticks. As Christian theology and missions became… read more
Holistic Formation in MW Theological Schools
Formation is the main activity of any seminary or theological school. Traditionally, seminaries have been spaces designated by churches for the training – formation – of their leaders, mainly pastors and missionaries. More recently, this audience has expanded to include others involved in the Church’s many ministries. Although formation is the foundational task of theological… read more
Holistic Formation at Asian Theological Seminary
Introduction Asian Theological Seminary (ATS) defines formation as a process to train Christian workers for specific vocations. These workers will not just serve the church in the narrow sense; they will “serve in some capacity in the ministry of the Church, whether in the local church, community or workplace.” Our vision is to produce “outstanding… read more
Holistic Formation in Context: Considerations from a Middle Eastern Evangelical Seminary
Abstract Recent literature on formation in theological education points to the need to consider Majority World approaches to holistic formation. This article reports on how formation is defined, pursued, and assessed at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon. ABTS has had experience in online modalities since 2012, but in response to the Covid-19… read more
Holistic Formation in Africa During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Experiences from the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture
Abstract The Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture (ACI) (Ghana) is committed to “training Christian workers and leaders for effective mission in the African Context.”, ACI trains both clergy and lay people from different denominations and diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The Institute endeavours to build a community of prayer and study in the… read more
Forming the Faithful: A Vision for Holistic Formation in Theological Education
Introduction “Christians are made and not born,” says Tertullian, a prominent early church theologian. In Gen. 2:16-17, God gives humans a framework through which they may make choices for a flourishing life. This freedom of choosing life and death is the biblical basis for formation. John quotes Jesus saying in John 10:27-28, “My sheep hear… read more
Seminario Bíblico de Colombia: Practicas de Formación Holística
Resumen Este artículo aborda algunas de las prácticas del Seminario Bíblico de Colombia (FUSBC) con relación a la formación integral, con especial atención al impacto de la pandemia en estas prácticas. Presenta una breve reseña histórica, describe el enfoque de FUSBC para la formación integral, analiza los métodos de evaluación y acompañamiento de FUSBC y… read more
Biblical Seminary of Colombia: Practices for Holistic Formation
Abstract This article addresses some of the practices of the Biblical Seminary of Colombia (FUSBC) in relation to holistic formation, with special attention to the pandemic’s impact on these practices. It presents a brief historical overview, describes FUSBC’s approach to holistic training, analyzes FUSBC’s evaluation and accompaniment methods, and narrates changes driven by COVID-19. Introduction … read more
Theological Education in Wartime: Ukrainian Evangelical Seminaries as Communities of Compassion, Reflection, and Hope
On the morning of February 24, 2022, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces upended the entire nation. Of course, Ukrainian theological education, in which I serve, was no different. Significant disruptions to our work provoked existential questions. For instance, in response to the war, several theological schools have found themselves on the front… read more
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