JoAnna HoytThose of us in Christian academia (whether students or professors) find ourselves in the awkward...
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Those of us in Christian academia (whether students or professors) find ourselves in the awkward...
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My doctorate came with a diploma—and imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of being a fraud, undeserving of your achievements. At any given moment the shoe is going to drop, and you’ll be exposed. It doesn’t help that you have an...
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Since the release of the annual report of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), I’ve been reflecting on the present state and future prospects of theological education. I noted three trends in theological education, along with some...
I have a confession: I enjoy prepping lectures. I like researching, analyzing, and organizing material. I like synthesizing ideas and crafting a class session that feels clear and coherent. I even enjoy delivering it and watching discussion unfold...
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...
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