Theological Education for All

"Why Theological Education for All?"
By Lynne Grifo, Associate Coordinator, Office for Ministry Development

Primates of the Anglican Communion on Theological Education
Excerpt from Pastoral Letter, May 2003.

Select Articles on Theological Education

Listening: Making a difference in Anglican theological education by Clare Amos (March 2006)
TEAC secretary Clare Amos reflects on the “transforming and transformed vision” of the Anglican theological education.

Practicing Our Faith Library (2005-06)
Explore the wealth of articles, study guides, theological reflections and online resources on how to “live the Christian faith with vitality and integrity in changing times.” This great website with its own library and bookstore is “ecumenical in orientation and appreciative of the legacies of a range of Christian traditions.”

"Theological Education - for Everyone, for Every Day Life, for Every Life Stage" by Robert Banks of the Macquarie Christian Studies Institute
How do we, and how should we, differentiate between Christian Education and Theological Education?

"What is Theology and Why Does the Church Need It?" Lecture by Douglas John Hall given for the fortieth anniversary of the Ottawa Lay School of Theology
A challenging and inspiring lecture, calling Christians to consider why theology has become "superfluous" and why that is the opposite of what it needs to be.

Theological Reflection: The Creation of Spiritual Power in the Information Age by the Rev. Dr. Edward O. de Bary, retired Director of Education for Ministry (EFM)
This definitive new book on Theological Reflection proposes that the heart of theological education is the process of learning by reflecting on experience.

Mutual Ministry: A Theological Framework for the Mission Strategy of the Diocese of Northern Michigan
A strategy for working towards a model where "all ministry is Christ's; every baptized person is an active participant therein, each according to gift. And the main arena for ministry is in the midst of daily life."

Church Education for Tomorrow by John H. Westerhoff III
Although written back in 1975, this article with its quest for “theology for today” is still relevant.

Episcopal Church on Theological Education

		Called to Teach and Learn The Episcopal Church's Official Catechetical Guide. A theoretical and practical guide, providing vision and insights, for clergy and laity involved in the Church's educational ministry.
	Acts of General Convention regarding Theological Education	Selected Resolutions from 1976-2006 from the Archives of the Episcopal Church.

Technology and Tools

Wabash Center provides a wealth of information on teaching religion and theology in difference settings. Browse through their collection of resources on technology and methodology of teaching. And of course, check out their extensive Internet Guide, particularly Teaching Resources (and even more specifically, Incorporating Electronic Resources into Teaching).

Online Teachers: Who are They and What are They Saying? by Theresa Brown, Director of Online Education, The Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership (CALL)
Teresa Shaw introduces on-line courses of the CALL; CALL instructors share their experience and insights.

High-Tech Christianity by James J. O'Donnell
The author reflects on the balanced approach to the role of technology in theological education taking St. Paul as the starting point. According to the author, “For him [Paul], ‘technology’ was not the goal or even (for all we can tell) a particular focus of interest. He built on his traditions, but he learned and learned quickly and put what he knew to fresh use.”

PowerPoint, No! Cyberspace Yes by Tom Creed, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota
The author shares his experience of using academic technology. In particular he compares capabilities of PowerPoint presentations (which, according to him, emphasizes instructor’s presentation rather than students’ learning) and the environment of electronic communication (that provides two-way communication).

Explorations in Learning & Instruction: The Theory Into Practice (TIP) Database
“TIP is a tool intended to make learning and instructional theory more accessible to educators. The database contains brief summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction. These theories can also be accessed by learning domains and concepts.”

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Theological Education Programs and Curricula
Episcopal Seminaries
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Theological Education for the Anglican Communion (TEAC) offers several bibliographies and official documents on theological education.

Religion on-line has a wealth of resources to offer. Especially, check out Christian Education section.