Autumn 2017

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St. Vladimir's Seminary Press A case study in mission-driven publishing By Matt Forster St. Vladimir's Seminary Press generates revenue for the seminary while providing access to Orthodox texts. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Communications / branding , Denominational & church relationships Department: Feature articles Tag(s): St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary Read full story >> Seminary governance in challenging times Ten lessons learned at 21 schools By Eliza Smith Brown When representatives from 21 theological schools convened and collaborated on the topic of governance, 10 lessons for seminary leaders emerged. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Governance wise practices , Shared governance , Strategic planning Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Association of Theological Schools (ATS) , Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary , Knox College (Ontario) , Providence University College and Seminary , Saint John's School of Theology-Seminary (MN) Read full story >> After pain and planning, two seminaries are moving toward consolidation By Holly G. Miller Episcopal Divinity School recently signed an affiliation agreement with Union Theological Seminary. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Board chairs , Mergers / alliances / partnerships , Organizational culture Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Episcopal Divinity School , General Theological Seminary , Union Theological Seminary (NY) Read full story >> The final lap A 14-year capital campaign raises $100 million By Heidi Schlumpf Lessons from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary's recently completed capital campaign. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Administration , Fundraising , Organizational culture , Presidential leadership , Strategic planning Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Read full story >> A global network of learning By Jay Blossom Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City is collaborating with other Nazarene seminaries to ensure that students have access to educators from around the globe. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Accreditation , Denominational & church relationships , Diverse communities , Educational models , Faculty & academic deans , Online learning/ extension sites , Technology Department: Feature articles Tag(s): George Fox Evangelical Seminary , Nazarene Theological Seminary Read full story >> The fast track to ministry By Karen Stiller Seminaries are collaborating with undergraduate institutions to offer shorter and less costly paths to ministry. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Academic programs , Educational models , Enrollment / student recruiting , Financial health (institutional) Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Denver Seminary , Saint Andrew's College (SK) , Saint Paul School of Theology (KS) , Wesley Theological Seminary (DC) Read full story >> The public voice of a president By David E. Sumner Speaking out on public issues is risky, but some seminary presidents see it as an important part of their role. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Communications / branding , Presidential leadership Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Fuller Theological Seminary , Oblate School of Theology Read full story >> Shaping our future pastors By Kevin Harlan , Tom Nelson Pastoral residency offers one way to help new seminary graduates make the transition into ministry. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Denominational & church relationships , Transition into ministry Department: Feature articles Read full story >>

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New models, same foundation By Amy L. Kardash In Trust Center president Amy Kardash highlights some of the ways theological schools are creatively adapting to changing times. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Academic programs , Educational models , Governance wise practices , Mergers / alliances / partnerships , Shared governance Department: From the president's desk Tag(s): Association of Theological Schools (ATS) , Episcopal Divinity School , Union Theological Seminary (NY) Read full story >> Changing scenes Recent news from the world of theological education. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Mergers / alliances / partnerships , News / trends Department: Changing scenes Tag(s): Andover Newton Theological School , Canadian Baptist Seminary , Christian Theological Seminary (IN) , Claremont School of Theology , Columbia International University (SC) , Episcopal Divinity School , Erskine Theological Seminary , Fuller Theological Seminary , Gammon Theological Seminary , Howard University School of Divinity , McCormick Theological Seminary , New Brunswick Theological Seminary , Reformed Theological Seminary , Sacred Heart School of Theology , Shaw University Divinity School , St. Stephen's College , Trinity Lutheran Seminary (OH) , Westminster Theological Seminary in California Read full story >> The chaos that makes American higher education -- including theological education -- so powerful By Edwin Woodruff Tait A review of A Perfect Mess: The Unlikely Ascendancy of American Higher Education by David F. Labaree. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Academic programs Department: Books Read full story >> A new guide By Heidi Schlumpf Presidential assessment that focuses on growth. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Board chairs , Evaluation (board / presidential) , Presidential leadership Department: Tool box Read full story >> Scholars meet to identify new directions in theological education By Kristen Hannum The Henry Luce Foundation is underwriting a multiyear project to study innovations in theological education. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Diverse communities , Mergers / alliances / partnerships , Organizational culture Department: Field notes Tag(s): Asociacion para la Educacion Teologica Hispana , Chicago Theological Seminary , Columbia International University (SC) , Lancaster Theological Seminary Read full story >> Business as usual? By William R. Myers From corporate to campus governance. Issue: Autumn 2017 Topic(s): Administration , Faculty & academic deans , Governance wise practices , Shared governance Department: Focus on governance Read full story >>