The commission is to examine the connection between the catechetical and missional mandates of the church. It will consider how to strengthen the missional aspects of the training and formation of every member of the church, as well as the ordained and lay leaders.

Included in the study will be educational methodologies, theological study, character development, spiritual formation and the contemporary context. The commission will further examine the relation between academy and society, clergy and laity, local and global issues, resources, relevance and gifts.

 

Key issues and questions

 

 

1. How can every member of the people of God be motivated and empowered for mission?

2. How can formation of mission spirituality become integrated into theological training programs?

3. How can the study of missiology become an integral part of the theological curriculum? How can mission perspectives be integrated into every theological discipline?

4. The role of accreditation in relation to mission and ministry.

5. How can churches best develop relevant curricula for local contexts?

6. Specific training for cross-cultural ministries and for those involved in reconciliation ministry.

7. Catalysts for theological training and formation where theological institutions are lacking.

   Introductory Papers

 

 

The following papers have been provided by Dietrich Werner as an introduction to the issues raised by the Theological education and formation theme:

Ecumenical Learning in Global Theological Education – Legacy and unfinished tasks of Edinburgh 1910

Magna Charta on Ecumenical Formation in Theological Education in the 21st century - 10 key Convictions

 

  Events

 

 

27-29^th March 2009

Edinburgh 2010 - "Ivory Towers muddy grounds" - the mission realities of theological education.

An international consultation in preparation for Edinburgh 2010. Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies. The Queen's Foundation for Theological Education, Somerset Road, Birmingham, England B15 2QH

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