Theology, Church, and Ministry A Handbook for Theological Education

by Dockery, David S.

• ISBN13: 9781433645839
• ISBN10: 1433645831
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-10-15
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

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.
 

Author Biography

David S. Dockery has been the president of Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois since 2014. Before coming to Trinity, Dockery served as president of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee for more than 18 years. He has also served as chairman of the board of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Dockery has authored or edited thirty books including Renewing Minds, Shaping a Christian Worldview, and Christian Leadership Essentials. 
 

Table of Contents

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 P. 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

Theological Education: Ministry Preparation for the Church - Daniel L. Akin

Theology and the Global Church - Timothy C. Tennent