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The consolation of studying theology
Theological education is precarious, inconvenient, and uncomfortable. So why do students keep enrolling?
Moltmann the teacher
Studying theology with him offered me new possibilities for justice and abundant life.
The theologically trained organizer
The most exciting horizons in theological education lie at its intersection with community organizing.
Teaching ministry students to ask beautiful questions
Narrative practice offers an excellent resource for the work of pastoral care.
What the humanities can offer in this technological moment
The growth of artificial intelligence is opening a conversation for
which ethicists and theologians are uniquely qualified.
Facing theological ed’s existential crisis
Four schools and the creative paths they’re charting
Theology in carceral context
“What does it mean,” asks Willie Francois, “to cultivate leaders who are building power inside prison?”
interview by Amy Frykholm
Luke Timothy Johnson’s scholarly life
The prolific biblical scholar offers an engaging account of his career—and of the spiritual journey that helped shape it.
by David Heim
Take & Read: Theology
Four new books that are shaping theological conversations
selected by Jason Micheli