Theology, church, and ministry : a handbook for theological education / David S. Dockery, editor. - xviii, 446 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Theological education : an introduction / The foundation and shape of theological education / Intellectual discipleship and the value of theological education / Theological education and ministry calling / Theological education and spiritual formation / Biblical inspiration, authority, and canonicity / The languages of the Old Testament / The study of the language of the New Testament / Introduction to the Old Testament / Introduction to the New Testament / Theology of the Old Testament / Theology of the New Testament / From Bible to theology / Systematic theology / Church history and historical theology / Apologetics / Theological ethics / Theology, preaching, and pastoral ministry / Theology, evangelism, and missions / Theology, worldview formation, and cultural engagement / Theology for church, worship, and ministry / Theology and the global Church / Timothy George -- David S. Dockery -- Mark L. Bailey -- Sarah P. Sumner -- Michael Duduit -- Dana M. Harris -- D. Jeffrey Bingham -- Kenneth A. Mathews -- Constantine R. Campbell -- Eric J. Tully -- Ray Van Neste -- Daniel I. Block -- Christopher W. Morgan -- Kevin J. Vanhoozer -- Malcolm B. Yarnell III -- Gregory A. Wills -- R. Alan Streett -- Graham A. Cole -- Robert R. Smith -- Charles (Chuck) E. Lawless -- Owen Strachan -- Daniel L. Akin -- Timothy C. Tennent. Foreword /

We live in a precarious time when many are questioning the necessity of formal thelogical education for ministers. Theology, Church and Ministry, 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.

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Clergy--Training of.
Theology--Study and teaching.
Theological seminaries.
Clergy--Training of.
Theological seminaries.
Theology--Study and teaching.

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