Reconstructing the Sacred Tower

by Hernandez, Edwin I., Ph.D.; Davis, Kenneth G.

• ISBN13: 9781589660564
• ISBN10: 1589660560
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Univ of Scranton Pr

Summary

The Hispanic community in the United States is growing by leaps and bounds. The most important institution in Hispanic barrios is the church. Government programs come and go, but the churches remain. So what could be more important than good Hispanic theological leadership? This book is unblinking about the problems involved. Lacking are financial and intellectual resources in otherwise excellent seminaries and other educational institutions. At the same time, the book offers hope. It uses solid data to describe the willingness of many young people to get involved in religious leadership. It shows their eagerness to learn and to serve. The book concludes with a number of recommendations.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Foreword
Justo L. González	xi
Chapter One The Context: Hispanic Communities Confronting Change	1	(28)
Chapter Two The Leaders: Hispanic Religious Leaders and Future Leaders	29	(14)
Chapter Three Educational Realities and Promises: Hispanic Perspectives and Experience in Advanced Theological Education	43	(34)
Chapter Four The Future: Moving From Implications to Actions	77	(28)
Chapter Five A New Kind of Leadership for a Diverse Theological Community	105	(10)
Conclusion Reconstructing the Sacred Tower	115	(4)
Bibliography	119	(14)
Index	133