by David Cassady | Aug 28, 2019 | Opinion
“What kind of life is worth wanting?” asks Miroslav Volf and Matthew Croasmun in “For the Life of the World: Theology That Makes a Difference.” They argue that the Christian faith is a response to this question. A life well-lived, one that flourishes, finds purpose...
by W. Dennis Tucker Jr. | Aug 28, 2019 | Opinion
Theological educators are trained to look for trend lines, for demographic shifts and changing patterns – both within the life of the church and beyond – as we seek to prepare those called to serve Christ’s church amid a broken world. The Duke University report,...
by Lina Toth | Aug 27, 2019 | Opinion
If I had to give only one word to summarize the state of theological education in Europe today, it would have to be “flux.” While some schools may be doing well and even thriving, the majority are experiencing significant challenges in staying afloat and attracting a...
by William D. Shiell | Aug 27, 2019 | Opinion
Seminaries arose in the last 25 years to combat the return of fundamentalist legalism in congregations and denominations. Armed with the energy of Baptist resistance and funded by mission and freedom-minded friends, seminaries trained a generation of pastoral leaders...
by David Bronkema | Aug 26, 2019 | Opinion
Seminaries across the United States have been struggling financially for years, with a spate of mergers, campus relocations and closings driven by dwindling numbers of students. What kind of impact are these seminary struggles having on churches, pastors and others...
by Ali Taylor | Aug 26, 2019 | Opinion
Despite the residue of sand left in the corners of my suitcase, it is difficult to get my head round the fact that during the first weekend of July I had the privilege of attending the Baptist International Conference on Theological Education. The conference was...
