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Theological education is vital for the future of World Christianity—this conviction lies at the heart of this publication. Theological education has the potential to be the seedbed for the renewal of churches, their ministries, mission, and commitment to Christian unity.

If theological education is neglected by church leaders or in funding, the consequences are far reaching; they might not be visible immediately, but they will certainly become manifest over time in the theological competence of church leadership, the holistic nature of mission, and the capacities for ecumenical and interfaith dialogue and the interaction between church and society.

Investment in theological education is investment of hope in the future and mission of World Christianity. The transmission of Christian memory, the education for God’s peace and justice, and the formation for church and community leadership therefore should be priorities in all churches; however, in many places theological education is far from secure or even in crisis at the present time. (From the Publisher)

Table Of Content:
List of Contributors
Forwords:
Introduction

Part I: Theological Education in Global Context: Issues and Themes
ch. 1 Theological Education in World Christianity Since 1910
From Roman Church to World Church: Roman Catholic Theological Education (Stephen Bevans)
From Western Church to World Christianity: Developments in Theological Education in the Ecumenical Movement (David Esterline)
Key Issues for Theological Education in the 21st Century (Martin Conway)

ch. 2 From Colonial to Postcolonial Theological Education
Envisioning Postcolonial Theological Education: Dilemmas and Possibilities (Namsoon Kang)

ch. 3 Theological Education and the Missions of the Church
Theological Education and Missional Practice: A Vital Dialogue (Steve de Gruchy)
Theological Formation for Missional Faithfulness After Christendom: A Response to Steven de Gruchy (Darrell L. Guder)

ch. 4 Gender in Theological Education
Women in Theological Education from an African Perspective (Isabel Apawo Phiri, and Esther Mombo)
Women in Theological Education from an Asian Perspective (Limatula Longkumer)

ch. 5 Race, Power, and Migration in Theological Education
Global Migration and Challenges to Theological Education (Henry S. Wilson, and Werner Kahl)
Recovering the Body: When Race and Power Migrate (Lester Edwin J. Ruitz)

ch. 6 Ecumenical Perspectives in Theological Education
Ecumenical Formation in Theological Education: Historical Perspectives (Dietrich Werner)
Ecumenical Formation in Theological Education: African Perspectives (James Amanze)
Ecumenical Formation in Theological Education: Asain Perspectives (Hope S. Antone)

ch. 7 Contextuality and inter-Contextuality in Theological Education
Contextuality and inter-Contextuality in Theological Education: an Asian Perspective (Hwuan Po Ho)
Contextuality and inter-Contextuality in Theological Education: an African Perspective (Sarojini Nadar)

ch. 8 Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Theological Schools
Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Theological Education: Asian Perspectives (Hwang Po Ho)
Outcome Based Education, Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Open Distance Learning: A Case Study on Theology at the University of South Africa (Nico Botha)
Accreditation and Assessment of Student Learning in the North American Context: Models and Resources (Louis Charles Willard)

ch. 9 Public Ministry and Communication Studies in Theological Education
Public Ministry, Ethical Formation and Theological Education in India - An Exploration of Key Issues (Peniel J. Rufus Rajkumar)
Public Ministry and Ethical Formation in North American Theoloigcal Schools (Peter J. Paris)
Media Education, Communication Studies and Theological Education (Joshva Raja)

ch. 10 Spiritual Formation in Theological Education
Spiritual Formation in Protestant Theological Institutions (Marilyn Naidoo)
Missionary Training and Spirituality: Spiritual Formation in Theological Education (Robert W. Brynjolfson)

ch. 11 Interfaith Dialogue in Theological Education
The Challenge of Inter-Religious Dialogue and Praxis for African Theological Education (Emmanuel Martey)
Interfaith Dialogues in Christian Theological Education in North America: Opportunities and Challenges (Heidi Hadsell)
Training for Ministry in a Multi-Faith Context: A Case Study from Britian (Andrew Wingate)

ch. 12 People with Disabilities and Theological Education
Disability Discourse, Theological Education, and the Journey of EDAN (Samuel Kabue)

ch. 13 HIV and AIDS and Theological Education
Mainstreaming HIV and AIDS in Theological Education (Ezra Chitando)

ch. 14 Theological Education by Extension
Diversified Theological Education: Genesis, Development, and Ecumenical Potential of Theological Education by Extension (TEE) (Kangwa Mabuluki)

ch. 15 Curriculum Development in Theological Education
Curriculum Development in Theological Education: The Case of Senate Serampore Colleges in South Asia (Roger Gaikward)
The Theological Curriculum in Accredited Graduate Theological Education: A Commentary on a North American Conversation (Lester Edwin J. Ruiz)

ch. 16 Pedagogy and Methodology in Theological Education
Pedagogy and Methodology in Theological Education - Latin American Perspectives with a European Response (Matthias Preiswerk and Pierre Buehler)
Pedagogical Issues and Shifts over the Last Twenty-Five Years in Theological Education in North America (Paul Myhre)

ch. 17 Libraries in Theological Education
The Role of Theological Libraries and Library Networks (Elizabeth Pulanco and Melody Mazuk)
The Future Role of Online Libraries: Globethics Net's Innovate Model (Christopher Stueckelberger, and Amelie Vallotton)

ch. 18 International Partnership and Funding Policies in Theological Education
The United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (USPG) and Anglican Theological Education (Michael Doe)
International Partnership and Theological Education in the Association of Protestant Churches and Missions in Germany (EMW) (Verena Grueter and Maureen Trott)
International Partnership and Funding Principles in Theological Education in Evangelical Perspective (Manfred W. Kohl)
Financial Viability and Global Solidarity for Theological Education (Yeow, Choo Lak)

Part II: Regional Surveys of Developments In Theological Education Since 1910
ch. 19 Theological Education in Africa
"Stretch Forth Thy Wings and Fly" - Theological Education in the African Context (John S. Pobee)
History and Major Goals of Regional Associations of Theological Schools in Africa (James Amanze)
ch. 20 Theological Education in Aisa
The History and Development of Theological Education in South East Asia (Michael Nai Chiu Poon)
The History and Development of Theological Education in South Asia (Wati Longehar)
Theological Education in Hong Kong: A Postcolonial Reading (Simon S. M. Kwan, and Archie C. C. Lee)
Major Developments and Challenges for Theological Education in China (Yilu Chen)
Theological Education in South Korea (Choong Koo Park)
Protestant Theological Education in Post-Soviet Central Asia: Major Developments and Challenges (Insur Shamgunov)

ch. 21 Theological Education in the Pacific and Australia
Theological Education in Oceania (Winston Halapua)
Australian Theological Education: An Historical and Thematic Overview (Charles Sherlock)

ch. 22 Theological Education in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Growth and Challenges of Theological Education in Latin America: Notes From the Pilgrimage (Jose Duque)
The Orgins of Ecumenical Theological Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (Amilcar Ulloa)
Towards and United and Contextual Program in Theological Education in the Caribbean (Noel Titus)

ch. 23 Theological Education in the Middle East
Theological Education in the Middle East (Daniel Alberto Ayuch)

ch. 24 Theological Education in North America
Theological Education in North America (Daniel O. Aleshire)

ch. 25 Theological Education in Eastern and Central Europe
Theological Education in Russian Orthodox Church (in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus) (Vladimir Fedorov)
Theological Education in Ukraine: The Case of the Mater of Ecumenical Studies in Lviv (Antoine Arjakovsky)
Theological Education in Eastern and Central Europe (Peter Penner, and Anne-Marie Kool)
Theological Education in Baltic Churches (Riho Altmurme)

ch. 26 Theological Education in Western Europe
The Study of Protestant Theology in Europe (Michael Beintker)
Theological Education in England since 1978 (David Hewlett)
Theological Education in Scandinavia Churches (Vidar I. Haanes)
Protestant Theological Education in Germany and the Role of the Religious Studies, Missiology, and Ecumenics (Ulrich Dehn, and Dietrich Werner)
Bolognanization of Theological Education in Germany and Switzerland (Reinhold Bernhard)
The Consultation Process Between European Theological Faculties (The Graz Process) (Viorel Ionita)

Part III: Theological Education From Denominational and Confessional Perspectives
ch. 27 Theological Education in Orthodox Churches
Theological Education in Orthodox World (Petros Vassiliades, Eleni Kasseluri, and Pantelis Kalaitzidis)
Theological Education in Oriental Orthodox Tradition (Kondothra M. George)

ch. 28 Theological Education in the Roman Catholic Church
Theological Education in the Roman Catholic Church (Teresa Francesca Rossi)

ch. 29 Theological Education in Anglican Churches
Theological Education in Anglican Communion (Clare Amos)

ch. 30 Theological Education in Lutheran Churches
Theological Education in Lutheran Churches (Karen L. Bloomquist, and Martin L. Sinaga)

ch. 31 Theological Education in Reformed Churches
Theological Education in Reformed Churches (Douwe Visser, Jet den Hollander,Lukas Vischer and Allan Sell)

ch. 32 Theological Education in Methodist Churches
Theological Education in Methodist Churches (Patrick Ph. Streiff, Robert F. Kohler, and Robert Solomon)

ch. 33 Theological Education in Baptist Churches
Theological Education in Baptist Churches - major trends, networks and documents (Lisa Andronoviené, Keith G. Jones, and Parush R. Parushev)

ch. 34 Theological Education in Evangelical Theological Schools
Training of Theological Educators for International Theological Education: An Evangelical Contribution from Europe (Bernhard Ott)
Theological Education in Evangelical Theological Schools in the United States (Glenn T. Miller)
Missiological and Theological Perspectives on Evangelical Theological Education in Africa (Bill Houston)
Dancing for God: Evangelical Theological Education in Global Context (Miroslav Volf)

ch. 35 Theological Education in Pentecostal Churches
Theological Education in Pentecostal Churches in Asia (Wonsuk Ma)
Pentecostalism, Ecumenism and Theological Education in Latin American Perspective (Daniel Chiquete)
African Pentecostalism and Theological Education (Cephas N. Omenyo)

Appendices
Networks, Associations, and Resources for Theological Education: Selected Websites