Through toil and tribulation
Financing theological education 2001–2011
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Autumn 2014
11 Articles
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Through toil and tribulation
Financing theological education 2001–2011
Excerpts from the recent report on seminary finances from the Center for the Study of Theological Education at Auburn Theological Seminary.
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Bold move puts seminary on a new path
Lexington Theological Seminary has sold its campus and moved to rented space that’s more suitable for nonresidential and online education.
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Spiritual formation and the theological school
How can board members assess whether spiritual formation at their school is flourishing?
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Embedded seminaries
They’re the growing edge of theological education, and their governance structures are complex
Thirty-six percent of accredited seminaries are embedded in larger institutions, and each is a little different. Fortunately, there are ways to live well in an embedded world.
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Do you know who your students are?
Schools of theology need to take steps to make sure online students really are who they say they are, because no school is immune from identity fraud.
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Sometimes an interim president is just what a seminary needs
Interim CEOs can often do what a longtime president cannot
An interim leader can be a great benefit for a school in the midst of leadership transition, but there are pitfalls to avoid.
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How to undermine your president
Board members may subtly be sabotaging their president’s efforts, even if they’re not trying.
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Three models of board leadership
Different styles of board leadership can be appropriate for different circumstances, writes Rick Bliese, president of the In Trust Center for Theological Schools. Have you reflected on your board’s style?
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Cautionary tales for visionary presidents
A new book has solid advice but assumes that presidents are soloists, isolated from a trusted team
A review of Governance Reconsidered: How Boards, Presidents, Administrators, and Faculty Can Help Their Colleges Thrive, by Susan Resneck Pierce.
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