Transforming Theological Education

A Practical Handbook for Integrative Learning

Perry Shaw

© 2014 by Perry Shaw

Published 2014 by Langham Global Library

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Shaw, Perry, author.

Transforming theological education: a practical handbook for integrative learning.

1. Theology--Study and teaching.

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Contents

Preface

Introduction

Part 1: Intentionality in Institutional Language and Culture

1 Asking the Right Questions (1)

Appendix 1.1 Characteristics of the Ideal Effective Church

Appendix 1.2 Internal and External Challenges to the Church

Appendix 1.3 ABTS Profile of the Ideal Graduate

2 Asking the Right Questions (2)

Appendix 2.1 Saïd and Mariam

Appendix 2.2 The Right Questions

3 Implementing and Assessing the Curriculum

Appendix 3.1 Reciprocal Student Evaluation of Self and Faculty at ABTS

4 Multidimensional Learning in Theological Education

5 The Hidden and Null Curricula

6 Beyond Fragmentation in the Curriculum

Appendix 6.1 2065 Empowering Servant Leaders Integrative Project

7 Curricular Elements Outside the Classroom

Appendix 7.1 Public Speaking at ABTS Chapel: Syllabus

Appendix 7.2 ABTS Theological Reflection on Life and Ministry

Appendix 7.3 Independent Learning Plan

8 Deep Learning

Part 2: Intentionality in Class Instruction

9 Course Design for Multidimensional Learning

Appendix 9.1 Sample Syllabus 1: ST 201 Introduction to Systematic Theology

Appendix 9.2 Sample Syllabus 2: ST 201 ...