More than a study hall
Further cuts may damage the mission of the theological library
Issue
Spring 2010
11 Articles
Feature Articles
Articles
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More than a study hall
Further cuts may damage the mission of the theological library
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
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.
Boards should keep — and enhance — their mission-focused perspective as they address the problem of overcapacity.
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Board chairs at the hub
In Trust president Christa R. Klein writes about a recent In Trust gathering of theological school board chairs.
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Connect with the eternal
Contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe reflects on an Easter vigil that provides the time, space, and focus to help participants connect with the divine.
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View from the balcony
A review of Governance and Ministry, a new book on board leadership by Dan Hotchkiss.
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It takes discipline to say “No” to anonymous gifts
Accepting an anonymous gift exposes a school to harm if the funds turn out to be from an unethical or illegal source.
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Great expectations and great rewards
Theological schools set high fundraising goals, but are they realistic?
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Maximizing the power of board policies
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?
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From tension to joy
The former president of Tyndale University College & Seminary reflects on raising funds from outside the inner circle.
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