Theological Education in Africa Using Indigenous Languages

Abstract My research finds that theological education in English in East Africa creates several problems: 1) It keeps indigenous believers from communicating their faith directly in their heart-language 2) It does not account for variations between regional dialects of English 3) English may be..... read more

Constructing a Model of Theological Education for Contemporary China: Retrieving Insights from Jia Yuming

Abstract This article examines the model of theological education developed by Jia Yuming (1880–1964), who established a Bible school emphasizing spiritual formation Jia envisioned his school of spirituality as a place that holistically cultivated holy persons by integrating spiritual..... read more

The Church’s Leader Training Challenge: More than One Way to Address the Need

Based on the “Diversity of Theo Ed Prog in MW Theo Sem” Survey – Overseas Council, 2019 Abstract This article explores the results of a recent survey of 130 theological seminaries in the Majority World that are related to Overseas Council The results point to a diversity of programs,..... read more

Leaders Who Look for More: Barriers and Supports to Majority World Leaders’ Successful Advanced Theological Training

Abstract Majority World leaders seeking advanced theological education face daunting barriers We who teach must understand the dynamics that shape who will pursue, persevere at, and fruitfully apply that investment Among other challenges, leaders seeking fresh skills and perspectives confront..... read more

Respondendo à crise do COVID-19: do Desespero à Esperança na Educação Teológica

“Vivemos em uma época sem precedentes” Essas palavras, junto com adjetivos como “estranho”, “único” e “desafiador”, têm sido repetidas com frequência desde que o termo “novo coronavírus” entrou no léxico coletivo Nos últimos 50 anos, talvez nenhum outro evento tenha..... read more

Réponse à la Crise de la COVID-19: Passer du désespoir à l’espoir dans l’enseignement théologique

"Nous vivons une époque sans précédent" Ces mots, ainsi que des adjectifs tels que "étrange", "unique" et "exigeant", ont été fréquemment répétés depuis que le terme "nouveau Coronavirus" est entré dans le lexique collectif Au cours des 50 dernières années, peut-être aucun autre..... read more

Further Questions Concerning Online Learning During and After the Pandemic

Near-term: The following questions relate primarily to the coming term as schools transition into the next phase of pandemic-inflected reality For many, this term will mean temporary approaches that enhance the initial emergency response but are not yet fully designed online programs Which..... read more

Links for Further Reading

Spring/Summer 2020 Situation “Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: Moving from Desperation to Hope in Theological Education” outlines the current state of theological education in the midst of the crisis, with special attention to schools located in the Majority World It also points to..... read more

Grassroots Theological Education

Abstract Grassroots theological education should be viewed as an intrinsic part of theological education It is part of a three-fold model of theological engagement: grassroots, ministerial, and academic All three types of learning operate on the same continuum, yet each has a distinct purpose,..... read more

Matrices for Understanding Pastoral Leadership and Implications for the Global Landscape of Theological Education

Abstract Measurements of pastoral training would be of immense value to the Global Church This paper attempts to create matrices that allow trainers to measure pastors’ needs for training based on their past leadership experience and context The proposed matrices identify various stages in a..... read more