Searching for Meaning in Uncertain Times
Throughout history, pandemics have created moments of pause, renewed energy and hope
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Autumn 2020
21 Articles
Feature Articles
Articles
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Searching for Meaning in Uncertain Times
Throughout history, pandemics have created moments of pause, renewed energy and hope
From the ancient Greeks to the existentialists, plagues have provoked a search for meaning. They have royal society’s, decimated populations, and served as catalysts for remarkable creativity and human achievement.
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Resistance and Self-Determination
For Black theological education, the liberation of a community in struggle animates both vocation and identity
“Black Lives and Minds Matter” is a statement from the deans and presidents of six historically Black theological schools who are animated by common commitments to theological excellence and to the liberation and freedom of all of God’s creation.
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Navigating Between the Times
A multiyear project is opening fresh conversations about the current moment and the future of theological education
Three essays drawn from theological education between the times, “a multiyear project-based at Candler school of theology to explore the significance of theological education in today’s world.
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On Your Mind
A reminder that a president’s working spouse can enrich seminary life in ways both subtle and profound.
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Time for Renewal
The moment calls us to reimagine and revitalize theological education
In Trust Center president Amy Kardash says the moment may be disruptive, but it’s also a time to explore, create, and grow.
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Mission and Intention
What do you do with a world-class theological library? Give it away, of course!
Claremont’s recent donation expands access to a treasured collection of books.
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Resilience in a Disruptive Season
Internal resistance to new ideas can sometimes exceed external challenges. Leaders need to lead the learning.
The new normal means resilience and improvisation for seminary leaders.
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Momentous Decisions: The First Competency-Based Theological Education Degree Program
How we reverse-engineered the seminary process.
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Relics | A Pilgrim People
Regent College shares a treasure from its Puritan collection
A collection of rare Puritan books in Vancouver.
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How We Lived | Grave Times
The 2020 pandemic is not the first for these seminaries
A look at how two seminaries responded to the 1918 pandemic.
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Changing Scenes
New seminary leaders and new seminary board chairs
New seminary leaders and new seminary board chairs
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A New Communion
Online or socially distanced, Christians are gathering in new ways
A photo essay on worship during the pandemic.
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Future Promise | Reflections on Moving Forward
Anna Robbins on the dangerous, thrilling future and the courageous response it demands
Anna Robbins, president and dean of theology at Acadia Divinity College on the dangerous, thrilling future and the courageous response it demands
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Interview | A Community Privileged
Alfredo Hernández reflects on sheltering in place, fatherhood, and indispensable joy
A Q&A with Fr. Alfredo Hernandez
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The Census | Master’s Degree Enrollment
An infographic showing master’s degree enrollment numbers over the last 20 years
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Present Moment | Reflections on the Here and Now
We can’t see the end, but we trust in a good God. And so we focus on the main mission.
Miles Gresham reflects on where we are now.
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How Does Your School Compare in the Market?
New ATS tool aims to strengthen leadership decision making
Newly launched ATS data visualization tool help schools access enrollment data and statistics.
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Podcast Picks | From Our Ears to Yours
Five podcasts you won’t want to miss!
Five podcasts you won’t want to miss!
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Undaunted Leadership | Moving at the Speed of Purpose
LaKeesha Walrond on the God factor
The God factor is alive and well — and new seminary president LaKeesha Walrond feels it. Especially now.
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