Sean McGeverI have a confession: I enjoy prepping lectures. I like researching, analyzing, and organizing...
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I have a confession: I enjoy prepping lectures. I like researching, analyzing, and organizing...
Read on
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There’s a lot of change taking place in higher education, and Christian higher ed is no exception. Some seminaries are experiencing tremendous growth while others have declined. Some have even closed. The latest data from the Association of...
The newest data has been officially published, and it shows some encouraging things about theological education. Other things are less encouraging. There are a few prominent trends. These matter not just for academics, but for all church leaders...
Finding a good thesis (or dissertation) topic is like being a hunter, looking for that flicker of movement that catches your eye. You follow the trail to see where it goes. Sometimes you lose the trail, sometimes you find a carcass that something...
It was my first B in a long time. When I started taking Hebrew in seminary, I knew it would be difficult. I had heard enough warnings, and part of me wanted to rise to the challenge precisely because of that. I’m competitive by nature. I wanted to...
Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn biblical Greek, and you’ve decided that this is the year to make that happen. Good for you! Knowing Greek can be a great tool for teaching and preaching, or even personal Bible study. Just be prepared: Learning...
Do not talk about politics or religion. That is the conventional wisdom for dinner conversations. These topics touch on identity and ignite emotion. A single off-handed comment can spark a heated argument. What is true at family dinners is also true...
If you have a deep love for theological learning, as well as a vocational calling to serve the people of God through teaching, you have likely wondered whether pursuing a doctorate is the right path. But the application process is complex, and even...
What you teach often receives the focus in higher education. But the truth is how you teach is just as critical. How you teach strikes at the heart of the calling to teach. If we want to see genuine education, that is, if we want to see...
The Great Tradition refers to a set of doctrines, theologians, and creeds that have held common consent across the ages. While the phrase the Great Tradition is new, those who use it believe they participate in a tradition that extends back to the...
The task of theology is one of communal dependence. We are not lone wolves, relying solely on our own individual grasp of Scripture. We are joined to a living community that continues to grow together. This community—the church—remains a necessary...
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