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More than a study hall

Further cuts may damage the mission of the theological library

By Melody Layton McMahon

The library director at Catholic Theological Union describes common false assumptions about the future of libraries.

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Special Report

New scholarship aligns founder's vision and educational assessment

By Jay Blossom

Having systematized educational outcomes assessment, Oral Roberts University is offering scholarships that reward those who exemplify the "whole person."

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The capacity to fulfill the mission

Many theological schools want to address the problem of excess capacity while maintaining quality. But measuring quality requires knowing what the school is trying to achieve.

By G. Douglass Lewis

Boards should keep — and enhance — their mission-focused perspective as they address the problem of overcapacity.

Wing on wing

Board chairs at the hub

By Christa R. Klein

In Trust president Christa R. Klein writes about a recent In Trust gathering of theological school board chairs.

Spirit matters

Connect with the eternal

By Melinda R. Heppe

Contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe reflects on an Easter vigil that provides the time, space, and focus to help participants connect with the divine.

Books

View from the balcony

By Rita Dudley

A review of Governance and Ministry, a new book on board leadership by Dan Hotchkiss.

Perspective

It takes discipline to say "No" to anonymous gifts

By Dorothy S. Ridings

Accepting an anonymous gift exposes a school to harm if the funds turn out to be from an unethical or illegal source.

Changing scenes

By Emilie Babcox , Dorothy S. Ridings

Recent news from the world of theological education.

Field notes

Great expectations and great rewards

By Nancy Merrill

Theological schools set high fundraising goals, but are they realistic?

Focus on governance

Maximizing the power of board policies

By Rebekah Burch Basinger

Are policies creating a too-rigid environment that wastes the talents of your board? Or is your board using policy-making as a tool to help them do their best work?

Viewpoint

From tension to joy

By Brian C. Stiller

The former president of Tyndale University College & Seminary reflects on raising funds from outside the inner circle.

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