Explains a course designed to develop student skills to rethink the concept of ministry in a culture dominated by technological structures. An assignment involving national and local news events is described. Also presents lecture topics, guidelines for class discussions, and references. (DH)

Argues that there is a relationship between theology and religious education. Outlines the metaphysical, experiential-expressivism, and cultural linguistic approaches to religious study. Discusses the teaching methodologies of catechism and experiential learning which dominate the various approaches. Examines the impact of postliberalism on…

Considers the problems of perception and explication in the religious context and their significance for theological education and communication. Examines these problems in the medium of television. Urges that efforts begin to understand the value of television in conveying religious information and to create programs focusing on more than…

An educator with broad experience in both administration and governance of Catholic institutions outlines some of the differences between seminary and nonsecular board and trustee responsibilities and discusses some special concerns of church-related colleges. (MSE)

The Bethel Theological Seminary (St. Paul, Minnesota) sought to analyze the viability of the curriculum for ministers and persons in related occupations, and to consider an outcomes-based approach to curriculum restructuring. A model was developed to assess the effectiveness of seminary curricula in light of the realities of ministry among…

Differences between the learning styles of Western and African students are highlighted in this discussion of theological education in African schools. Since many of the teachers in theological institutions are either westerners, or have been educated in the West, Western learning style is the one most rewarded in the classroom, and those students…

Although undergraduate admission has undergone intense market analysis, those same techniques have not been utilized at professional schools. A correlation analysis was performed at New Jersey's Drew University Theological School that located a surprise variable, in this case characteristics of undergraduate schools attended, significant to the…

To determine the extent to which current theories of persuasion are used or advocated by homileticians (i.e., preachers), this study examines 21 frequently used homiletics textbooks for their treatment of persuasion. After describing the characteristics of classical, premodern, humanistic, and rhetorical models, the study suggests that these…

The important role played by trustees of seminaries and the recruitment of these leaders are considered. The serious financial problems facing the board of directors has focused attention on the role and scope of seminary trusteeship. Leadership is needed by trustees to address issues of declining enrollments, curricula that address theological…

This collection reports on the Gerontology in Theological Education (GITE) project developed at the Gerontology Center of Georgia State University, which was designed to introduce curriculum on aging into theological education. Part 1 presents an introduction to the project and the results of a survey of 113 seminaries designed to find out what…

This essay, originally written by Immanuel Kant in 1798, and presented in both the original German and in facing page English translation, is the first paperback printing of the edition published by Abaris Books, Inc., in 1979. The book is composed of three parts, written at different times, but all dealing with the conflict between the…

The influence that trustees of seminaries and foundations can exert is discussed in three essays: "The Seminary as an Institution,""Mission in a Seminary," and "Critical Thought in the Seminary and the Trustee Chairperson's Role." The objective of the essays is to encourage a few seminary trustees to use their influence to bring one seminary to…

Guidelines for college governing boards who are searching for the chief executive officer for a seminary, school of theology, or divinity school are presented. The seminary president will assume most of the tasks of a president in a private postsecondary institution. In addition, important considerations for a seminary president are: attending to…

Maintains that contemporary theology of creation is concerned with social, ecological, and nuclear crises, pointing out that many theologians assume responsibility for offering values needed for earth's survival. Reports on the perspectives of four theologians on creation: Gibson Winter; John Haught; A. R. Peacocke; and Sallie McFague. Suggest…

This report discusses the activities of the Gerontology in Theological Education (GITE) project developed at the Gerontology Center of Georgia State University, which was designed to introduce curriculum on aging into theological education. The project was designed to develop and conduct a basic gerontology course sequence and modules for three…