Understanding and Developing Theological Education (ICETE Series)
Overview
Historically education has been driven from behind—the history, and above—the educational institution. Traditions and adherence requirements have led to inflexible models of school leadership that are focused on administration and rife with educational politics. In contrast, today’s theological landscape needs institutions with a grassroots-driven educational system, looking to a future that is biblically and theologically grounded. This publication, an English translation from the original German focuses on the leadership and curriculum development required for such a paradigm shift. Ott comprehensively assesses trends in current theological education across the world with detailed reference to wider trends in global tertiary education. Written primarily for those in leadership roles at theological schools and training institutions, this handbook is an essential resource for equipping the next generation of leaders in theological education.
Top Highlights
“By contrast, today’s world needs an educational system that is driven from below and from the front” (Page 1)
“We must incorporate into our educational arrangements and requirements a guided practical field experience in precisely those skills which the student will need to employ in service after completion of the programme. We must provide adequately supervised and monitored opportunities for practical vocational field experience.” (Page 29)
“The first goal of quality control is not accreditation but remains to constantly improve the quality of education and learning. Accreditation, if it does its job, simply verifies that an institution pays attention to the quality of its academic program, makes ongoing improvements, and delivers what it promises.” (Page 13)
“Such a model necessitates curricula and programs of study that are flexible, open, modular, and customized to the individual’s needs and desires. Education is a product in a marketplace, not simply a tradition to be maintained or administered.” (Page 2)
- Title: Understanding and Developing Theological Education
- Author: Bernhard Ott
- Series: ICETE Series
- Publisher: Langham
- Print Publication Date: 2016
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Theology › Study and teaching; Curriculum planning
- ISBNs: 9781907713880, 9781907713866, 9781907713873, 9781783681204, 1907713883, 1907713867, 1907713875, 1783681209
- Resource ID: LLS:NDRSTNDNGDVDCTN
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:45:54Z