Transforming Theological Education, 2nd Edition

I strongly commend this book to every seminary – from the senior leadership to the most junior faculty member. Read it and learn. Read it and change!

CHRISTOPHER J. H. WRIGHT, PHD
Langham Partnership International

What I find most useful is Shaw’s steadfast and unapologetic focus on the church and praxis as key components of a healthy theological education. Scholars and students of Christian theological education will find this expanded edition a gem and a resource to behold.

DAVID TARUS, PHD
Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa

In the revised and expanded edition, Perry Shaw envisions theological education that effectively serves churches in fulfilling God’s mission in the world. I highly recommend this book as a guide in rethinking, revising, and revitalizing theological education for its crucial task of developing missional leaders!

THERESA R. LUA, EDD
Asia Theological Association

Academic leaders and faculty serving in institutions of theological education will find this an inspiring resource for remaining relevant in a rapidly changing and convulsing world.

ORBELINA EGUIZABAL, PHD
International Council for Evangelical Theological Education

Transforming Theological Education provides an approach that integrates and values authentic worship, missional vitality, Christ-like leadership, discipleship, empowerment, reflective practice, community cohesion, and personal and spiritual development. This book should be read and treasured by all theological educators and leaders of Christian churches and movements.

GRAHAM JOSEPH HILL, PHD
Stirling Theological College, Victoria, Australia

1. Preface to the Second Edition
2. Preface to the First Edition
3. Introduction: The Arab Baptist Theological Seminary Pilgrimage
4. Part 1: Intentionality in Institutional Language and Culture
5. Towards a Theology of Theological Education
6. Asking the Right Questions (1)
1. Appendix 2.1: ABTS Profile of the Ideal Christian Leader
7. Asking the Right Questions (2)
1. Appendix 3.1: Saïd and Mariam
2. Appendix 3.2: The Right Question
8. Models of Missional Curricula
1. Appendix 4.1: Foundational Questions for Effective Theological Education
2. Appendix 4.2: China Graduate School of Theology: Master of Divinity
3. Appendix 4.3: Theological College of Zimbabwe: Transforming Worldviews
4. Appendix 4.4: TEACH/LEARN “Curriculum”
9. Outcomes-Based Assessment of the Curriculum
1. Appendix 5.1: Reciprocal Student Evaluation of Self and Faculty at ABTS
10. The Hidden and Null Curricula
11. Beyond Fragmentation in the Curriculum
1. Appendix 7.1: 2065 Empowering Servant Leaders Integrative Project
2. Appendix 7.2: Project Shapes at ABTS
12. Curricular Elements outside the Classroom
1. Appendix 8.1: Public Speaking at ABTS Chapel: Syllabus
2. Appendix 8.2: ABTS Theological Reflection Questions
3. Appendix 8.3: Independent Learning Plan
13. Promoting Change
14. Part 2: Integrative and Transformative Learning
15. Multidimensional Learning in Theological Education
16. Deep Learning
17. Culture, Gender and Learning in Theological Education
18. Part 3: Intentionality in Class Instruction
19. Course Design for Multidimensional Learning
1. Appendix 13.1: Steps in Course Syllabus Design
2. Appendix 13.2: Sample Syllabus: Biblical Theology
3. Appendix 13.3: Verbs to Consider When Writing Aims
4. Appendix 13.4: Creative Possibilities for Learning Tasks
20. Lesson Planning for Deep Learning
1. Appendix 14.1: Steps in Lesson Design
21. Instructional Methods: Lecture and Discussion
22. Instructional Methods: Creative Possibilities
23. Question Design for Deep Learning
24. Case Studies in Theological Education
25. The Grading and Assessment of Students
1. Appendix 19.1: ABTS Bachelor of Theology (BTh) Grade Descriptors
2. Appendix 19.2: Rubric for the Assessment of Integrative Project
26. Excellence in Teaching
27. Epilogue: Steps on the Path
28. Works Cited
29. Author Index
30. Subject Index
31. Scripture Index