Poet or prophet, pastor or partner? Exploring best-praxis role(s) for a theological educator
In the rapidly evolving ecclesial landscape, most notably within the Western and Northern Hemispheres, the role of the vicar or pastor is undergoing profound transformation. This chapter examines the lessons and insights emerging from a course designed to support clergy in critically interrogating their leadership practices. Particular attention is given to how these practices are being reshaped in response to the ongoing ecclesial crisis and the broader cultural shifts that characterise Western contexts within an increasingly interconnected global (meta-) framework. The course further enables participants to critically analyse and adapt their ministerial practice through sustained engagement with the ways these dynamics manifest across diverse local contexts. It incorporates and interrogates student feedback in dialogue with our own reflections, thereby identifying emerging best practices within theological pedagogy. In doing so, it aims to advance theoretical contributions to the pressing challenges facing theological education in a rapidly evolving glocal learning environment marked by intersecting and multiple crises. ‘I think I have become better at analysing the context, listening and being an “open” listener, because the focus has also been on getting questions.’
Publisert i 2025
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