We live in a precarious time when many are questioning the necessity of formal theological education for ministers. Theology, Church, and Ministry: A Handbook for Theological Education helps readers understand the critical role theological education plays in equipping God-called ministers for service in the church. This distinct resource explains both the development and purpose of theological education as well as its role in student formation. The contributors include outstanding thinkers and leaders in the field of theological education, including Con Campbell, Tim Tennent, Mark Bailey, Kevin Vanhoozer, Dan Block, Robert Smith, Dana Harris, Malcolm Yarnell, Danny Akin, and Greg Wills, among others.
Foreword – Timothy George
Preface
Contributors
Section One. Theological Education: An Introduction
Theological Education: An Introduction – David S. Dockery
The Foundation and Shape of Theological Education – Mark L. Bailey
Intellectual Discipleship and the Value of Theological Education – Sarah Sumner
Theological Education and Ministry Calling – Michael Duduit
Theological Education and Spiritual Formation – Dana M. Harris
Section Two. Theological Education: Shape of Ministry Preparation
Biblical Inspiration, Authority, and Canonicity – D. Jeffrey Bingham
The Language of the Old Testament – Kenneth A. Mathews
The Language of the New Testament – Constantine R. Campbell
Introduction to the Old Testament – Eric J. Tully
Introduction to the New Testament – Ray Van Neste
Theology of the Old Testament – Daniel I. Block
Theology of the New Testament – Christopher W. Morgan
From Bible to Theology – Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Systematic Theology – Malcolm B. Yarnell III
Church History and Historical Theology – Gregory A. Wills
Apologetics – R. Alan Streett
Theological Ethics – Graham A. Cole
Section Three. Theological Education: Church and Ministry
Theology, Preaching, and Pastoral Ministry – Robert R. Smith
Theology, Evangelism, and Missions – Charles E. (Chuck) Lawless
Theology, Worldview Formation, and Cultural Engagement – Owen Strachan
Theology for Church, Worship, and Ministry – Daniel L. Akin
Theology and the Global Church – Timothy C. Tennent
We live in a precarious time when many are questioning the necessity of formal theological education for ministers. Theology, Church, and Ministry: A Handbook for Theological Education helps readers understand the critical role theological education plays in equipping God-called ministers for service in the church. This distinct resource explains both the development and purpose of theological education as well as its role in student formation. The contributors include outstanding thinkers and leaders in the field of theological education, including Con Campbell, Tim Tennent, Mark Bailey, Kevin Vanhoozer, Dan Block, Robert Smith, Dana Harris, Malcolm Yarnell, Danny Akin, and Greg Wills, among others.
Foreword – Timothy George
Preface
Contributors
Section One. Theological Education: An Introduction
Theological Education: An Introduction – David S. Dockery
The Foundation and Shape of Theological Education – Mark L. Bailey
Intellectual Discipleship and the Value of Theological Education – Sarah Sumner
Theological Education and Ministry Calling – Michael Duduit
Theological Education and Spiritual Formation – Dana M. Harris
Section Two. Theological Education: Shape of Ministry Preparation
Biblical Inspiration, Authority, and Canonicity – D. Jeffrey Bingham
The Language of the Old Testament – Kenneth A. Mathews
The Language of the New Testament – Constantine R. Campbell
Introduction to the Old Testament – Eric J. Tully
Introduction to the New Testament – Ray Van Neste
Theology of the Old Testament – Daniel I. Block
Theology of the New Testament – Christopher W. Morgan
From Bible to Theology – Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Systematic Theology – Malcolm B. Yarnell III
Church History and Historical Theology – Gregory A. Wills
Apologetics – R. Alan Streett
Theological Ethics – Graham A. Cole
Section Three. Theological Education: Church and Ministry
Theology, Preaching, and Pastoral Ministry – Robert R. Smith
Theology, Evangelism, and Missions – Charles E. (Chuck) Lawless
Theology, Worldview Formation, and Cultural Engagement – Owen Strachan
Theology for Church, Worship, and Ministry – Daniel L. Akin
Theology and the Global Church – Timothy C. Tennent
