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Ep. 52: How chaplaincy can serve the Church and theological schools
Five years ago, the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab at Brandies University opened to explore and support the role of chaplaincy. With a changing religious landscape, the role of chaplains can be a benefit. Theological schools, in their work to train chaplains, can benefit as well. Dr. Wendy Cadge, founder and director, of the lab, and Dr. Michael Skaggs, co-founder and director of programs, discuss the role of chaplaincy in shaping the church.
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Ep. 49 Conspiracy theories, information literacy, and theological schools
The rise of conspiracy theories and a lack of trust in institutions in societies have given some leaders in the church pause to consider the impact. In this episode, Rob Saler, Ph.D., of Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, says theological schools can play a role in combatting these issues.
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Ep. 47: Making embedded seminaries work
Dr. MaryKate Morse, who served as executive dean of Portland Seminary, discusses the key relationships she forged in an embedded seminary and how she demonstrated the value to the school.
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Ep. 46: Who's afraid of AI? How theological educators can think about AI
There has been considerable concern about artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in theological higher education, particularly as it relates to cheating. But Greg Henson, president of Kairos University, and Ruth McGillivray, Executive vice president of Northwest Seminary and College, say there's more to it than that. In this episode, they discuss the opportunities for theological schools to explore with AI.
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Ep. 44: Why lifelong learning matters
Helen Blier, Ph.D., director of continuing education at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and president of ALLLM, presents compelling reasons why theological schools should consider lifelong learning and continuing education programs as viable entry points into theological schools and essential bridges for ministers actively engaged in the field.
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Ep. 40: What’s new in the Pathways Initiative
Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative is investing millions of dollars in theological education in North America. The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the In Trust Center are co-coordinating the initiative, and in this episode, the In Trust Center’s Amy Kardash and the Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Deasy of ATS discuss the emerging trends, interesting projects, and how coordination works.
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Ep. 37: Trends, issues, and the essentials for 2023, part 2
Amy Kardash, Annie Glanden, and Matt Hufman finish a wide-ranging discussion on trends in the episode, “Trends, issues, and the essentials for 2023, part 2.”
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Ep. 33: Creating affordable and accessible theological education
Join us today as we connect with Dr. Brent Sleasman, president of Winebrenner Theological Seminary.
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Ep. 32: Transforming the Education Model
Dr. David Rowe answers questions about why the educational model needs change and offers practical advice for theological school leaders.
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Ep. 16: Women in Leadership Series: A conversation with Dr. Charisse Gillett
In today’s episode, Amy Kardash, president of the In Trust Center, speaks with Dr. Charisse Gillett, president of Lexington Theological Seminary,