Toward a New Vision for Formation
Too often the study of Scripture and theology is done at arm's length, like a scientist engaging in vivisection.
‘Time makes ancient truths uncouth’
A great many senior figures in the Church no longer value the work of full-time theological colleges.
The sea change
I was advised that I was “too academic” and would need to play down my experience as a theological educator.
Only the dumb ones go into parish ministry
I am not sure what seminaries intend to train people to do these days, but I am convinced that it has very little to do with actually running a church.
From chapel to classroom — and back again
One of the things I love about teaching in a seminary is how easily I can make connections between various subjects of study. One can see why our forebears bequeathed this institutional model to us.
Clergy loan forgiveness?
Last week, the Department of Education released guidelines outlining exactly who qualifies for loan forgiveness. It turns out that employees whose work is related to "religious instruction, worship services, or any form of proselytizing" don't fit the bill.