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Board chairs at the hub

By Christa R. Klein

In Trust president Christa R. Klein writes about a recent In Trust gathering of theological school…

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.

By G. Douglass Lewis

Boards should keep — and enhance — their mission-focused perspective as they address the problem of…

Special Report

New scholarship aligns founder’s vision and educational assessment

By Jay Blossom

Having systematized educational outcomes assessment, Oral Roberts University is offering scholarships that reward those who exemplify…

More than a study hall

Further cuts may damage the mission of the theological library

By Melody Layton McMahon

The library director at Catholic Theological Union describes common false assumptions about the future of libraries.

Seminary will cease traditional face-to-face teaching

Early in 2009, Lexington Theological Seminary declared financial exigency, terminated tenure, and announced plans for a…

Controversy over the selection of a new president

With minimal input from faculty or alumnae, the trustees of the College of New Rochelle have…

Christian Century editorial on theological education

The editors of the Christian Century have published an editorial on economic pressures at theological seminaries….

“Slate 60” lists the most generous donors of the year

The online magazine Slate has released its annual list of the most generous American philanthropists. As…