This old house
Houses of studies have long been part of the theological education landscape, but these days they are being built in new ways
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Spring 2016
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This old house
Houses of studies have long been part of the theological education landscape, but these days they are being built in new ways
Seminaries are finding that a house of studies can bring new students and provide specific kinds of education and formation, enriching the whole institution.
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Green revolving funds
A sustainable investment
A “green revolving fund” is a way of organizing an institution’s spending on environmentally sound upgrades in a way that raises awareness of their benefits and helps attract donors and student involvement.
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The other board
At some schools, an advisory board provides an opportunity for key stakeholders to join the conversation.
They don’t have full governing power, but advisory boards can provide financial support, wise counsel, and connection to the wider church community.
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A practical proposal to fund energy-efficient projects
Boards can help administrators think about green initiatives and grant proposals without overstepping their bounds, writes In Trust publisher Jay Blossom.
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Formation for the board
The former president of Aquinas Institute of Theology writes about providing board members opportunities for spiritual growth.
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The flexible leader
We must overhaul not just our programs but our thinking, says an academic dean with experience in the corporate, nonprofit, religious, and academic sectors
We must overhaul not just our programs but our thinking, says an academic dean with experience in the corporate, nonprofit, religious, and academic sectors.
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A mantra for leaders
Leaders should embody a nonanxious presence and convey a hope that is grounded in faith, writes the president of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
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