In Academia For The Church

Author : Ábrahám Kovács,Zoltán Schwáb
Publisher : Langham Monographs
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783689460

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In Academia for the Church by Ábrahám Kovács,Zoltán Schwáb Pdf

Tension between theory and practice in theological education is an unfortunate yet common occurrence, with educators sometimes finding themselves on one extreme or the other. Some academics can be so immersed in high-level theological discourse that they hardly interact with the main questions of the average church-goer, while others are so keen to be engaging and relevant they fail to be rigorous in their scholarship. Regardless of the reasons the results are the same – failure to present the good news with a powerful, credible voice. To address this tension between academia and the church, a group of Eastern European theologians came together in the spring of 2013 in Berekfüdő, Hungary. This publication is a collection of 10 edited papers presented at that conference. While topics are addressed from a European context the principles behind them are far-reaching, providing important insight for the global church and academy alike.

Author : Shaun C. Henson,Michael J. Lakey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134800407

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Academic Vocation in the Church and Academy Today by Shaun C. Henson,Michael J. Lakey Pdf

This book explores the vital, common, yet surprisingly often misunderstood and neglected vocation of people gifted to combine academic and priestly roles in church, church-related, and secular academic contexts. The works of those who unite priestly and academic functions into one vocation have been vital to the Church since its first-century foundations. The Church would have no practically informed theology or liturgy, and arguably no New Testament, if not for individuals who have been as gifted at researching, writing, and teaching as at conventional ministry skills like preaching and pastoral care. With a specific focus on Anglicanism as one useful lens, prominent voices from around the Anglican Communion reflect here on their experiences and expertise in academic-priestly vocation. Including contributions from the UK, USA, and Australia, this book makes a distinctive and timely offering to discussions that must surely continue.

Author : Ilana M. Horwitz
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780197534144

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God, Grades, and Graduation by Ilana M. Horwitz Pdf

"It's widely acknowledged that American parents from different class backgrounds take different approaches to raising their children. Upper and middle-class parents invest considerable time facilitating their children's activities, while working class and poor families take a more hands-off approach. These different strategies influence how children approach school. But missing from the discussion is the fact that millions of parents on both sides of the class divide are raising their children to listen to God. What impact does a religious upbringing have on their academic trajectories? Drawing on 10 years of survey data with over 3,000 teenagers and over 200 interviews, God, Grades, and Graduation (GGG) offers a revealing and at times surprising account of how teenagers' religious upbringing influences their educational pathways from high school to college. GGG introduces readers to a childrearing logic that cuts across social class groups and accounts for Americans' deep relationship with God: religious restraint. This book takes us inside the lives of these teenagers to discover why they achieve higher grades than their peers, why they are more likely to graduate from college, and why boys from lower middle-class families particularly benefit from religious restraint. But readers also learn how for middle-upper class kids--and for girls especially--religious restraint recalibrates their academic ambitions after graduation, leading them to question the value of attending a selective college despite their stellar grades in high school. By illuminating the far-reaching effects of the childrearing logic of religious restraint, GGG offers a compelling new narrative about the role of religion in academic outcomes and educational inequality"--

Author : Joseph H. Hellerman
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805447798

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When the Church was a Family by Joseph H. Hellerman Pdf

A study of the early Christian church in the Mediterranean region and its emphasis on collective good over individual desire clarifies much about what is wrong with the American church today.

Author : Irene Alexander
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621895398

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A Glimpse of the Kingdom in Academia by Irene Alexander Pdf

University is a major way that our society prepares professionals and leaders in education, health, government, business, arts, church--all components of our communal lives. Although the beginnings of the first universities were Christian, academia has become more and more adrift from these foundations. We have lost not only the union, the interwovenness of theological and academic understandings, but also the relational and communal process of learning which teaches students to be other-centered in their practice. A Glimpse of the Kingdom in Academia tells the story of the social sciences department of a small Christian university that took seriously the mandate to prepare their students to be salt and light in a secular society. Here are stories of the transformation in students' lives, as well as description of classroom practices, and the epistemological theory behind those practices. The book explores academic knowing, Christian worldview, relational epistemology, inner knowing, and wisdom--all ways of knowing that a Christian university should teach. The process of transformation, the context of community, and the bigger picture of life's journey and changing images of God are identified as important aspects of kingdom life in academia. The institutional setting is also critiqued with the recognition that power practices need to align with the kingdom of the Christ who emptied himself.

Author : Rebecca Grothe
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0806629991

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Lifelong Learning by Rebecca Grothe Pdf

For all who teach adults in churches, this is a practical handbook of ideas, teaching methods, and strategies for lifelong learning and spiritual growth. Written by eleven experts in adult Christian education from across the United States, the chapters combine theory and practice and are filled with examples and case studies to enliven Christian education for adults. Chapter topics include: - Why Lifelong Learning? - What Teachers Need to Know about Adults Today - How Adults Learn - Five Key Factors in Good Teaching - Content Areas of Adult Study - Opportunities for Adult Education - Making the Connections - Organizing for Adult Education For beginning teachers this will be a basic handbook to keep on their shelf for inspiration and guidance. Experienced teachers will discover fresh ideas to revitalize their classes and encourage lifelong learning. The book will also be a text for college and seminary students.

Author : Cuming
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004623019

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The Church and Academic Learning by Cuming Pdf

Author : Kenneth Harley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781847280596

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Thirty-Three Academic Reflections on the Emerging Church by Kenneth Harley Pdf

In these academic reflections I will talk about some of issues that directly or indirectly contribute to the Emerging Church of today and tomorrow and those that are part of the emerging Body of Christ now and in the near future.Christians need to find effective ways to share our Faith and to become better at communicating the Gospel of Jesus, not just for the survival of the Church, but for the betterment of every man, woman and child in the world.This book, hopefully, will start you on a journey to learn how you can communicate the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ, to the next generations more effectively.

Author : Vishal Mangalwadi,David Marshall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8186701257

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The Third Education Revolution by Vishal Mangalwadi,David Marshall Pdf

Author : William C. Ringenberg
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441241870

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The Christian College (RenewedMinds) by William C. Ringenberg Pdf

When it first appeared in 1984 The Christian College was the first modern comprehensive history of Protestant higher education in America. Now this second edition updates the history, featuring a new chapter on the developments of the past two decades, a major introduction by Mark Noll, a new preface and epilogue, and a series of instructive appendixes.

Author : John Sullivan
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 3319888145

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The Christian Academic in Higher Education by John Sullivan Pdf

This book offers a Christian engagement with the realities of academic life and work. Examining this topic from intellectual, institutional and spiritual perspectives, the author explores how the two identities – as a Christian and an academic – can both coexist and complement one another. The author provides a ‘road map’ for academics demonstrating the interaction between religious faith and the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities of university scholarship and teaching. Addressing questions such as the contentious nature of religious faith in the university environment, the expression of faith within the role of professor, and the consequences of consecrating oneself to learning, this pioneering and practical volume will be relevant to Christian scholars in any academic discipline.

Author : James C. Wilhoit
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493435166

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Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered by James C. Wilhoit Pdf

Most books on spiritual formation focus on the individual. But spiritual formation is at the heart of the church's whole purpose for existence. It must be a central task for the church to carry out Christ's mission in the world. This book offers an introduction to spiritual formation set squarely in the local church. The first edition has been well received and widely used as a textbook. The second edition has been updated throughout, incorporates findings from positive psychology, and reflects an Augustinian formation perspective. Foreword by Dallas Willard.

Author : Siobhan Garrigan,Todd Eric Johnson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608990450

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Common Worship in Theological Education by Siobhan Garrigan,Todd Eric Johnson Pdf

What is the place of corporate worship in theological education? Certainly it is not unexpected to have ministry students attending seminary chapel, but what are the expectations for the students who attend chapel? Is it to form their liturgical sensibilities into conformity with a particular worship tradition or style? Or is it to provide a safe place to try things that one would be reluctant to experiment with in congregational worship? Although common worship for ministry students is almost a given in all theological schools, there are few common understandings about it goals and purposes. Common Worship in Theological Education is the first book to address the theological, pedagogical, and political issues involved in the planning and execution of seminary chapel. It offers voices from across the theological and ecumenical spectrum about chapel, as well as involving multiple disciplines in the conversation. This volume provides the first comprehensive survey of the worship issues at stake in seminary education today. The essays in this collection provide the foundation for a productive conversation within a seminary faculty or among colleagues within a theological discipline. This volume makes the case that the chapel ought to have a seat at the table when the education mission of a theological school is being discussed. So pull up a chair and prepare for a fascinating conversation.

Author : Steve Wilkens,Paul Shrier,Ralph P. Martin
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0759109354

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Christian College, Christian Calling by Steve Wilkens,Paul Shrier,Ralph P. Martin Pdf

Christian colleges have been set up by churches throughout American history. But all too often, the schools conflict with the groups that support them, typically over what is being taught in religion and philosophy classes. Christian College, Christian Calling seeks not to resolve this tension between congregation and academy but to explain why it exists and why it might even be fruitful. Instructors of philosophy, theology, church history, biblical studies, and ministry fro Azusa Pacific University explain the value of their disciplines in terms of Christian life rather than academic achievement. Attempting to get past the stereotypes of liberal, faith-diluting colleges and conservative, unthinking churches, Christian College, Christian Calling provides an invaluable resource for anyone concerned about the mission and relevance of Christian higher education. Book jacket.

Author : Hubert C. Noble
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Church and college
ISBN : IOWA:31858046896274

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The Churches and Higher Education by Hubert C. Noble Pdf