Furthering Christ’s Mission: International Theological Education

This article considers how Christ’s mission is furthered by international theological education in the 21st century. The sociological and missiological roles of education in forming culture are briefly introduced, followed by a discussion of the benefits of international theological education in par...

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Main Author: McGill, Jenny (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2015]
In: Transformation
Year: 2015, Volume: 32, Issue: 4, Pages: 225-239
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
FB Theological education
RJ Mission; missiology
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Summary:This article considers how Christ’s mission is furthered by international theological education in the 21st century. The sociological and missiological roles of education in forming culture are briefly introduced, followed by a discussion of the benefits of international theological education in particular. An overview of international student migration is given before considering a contemporary example of international theological education. A case study is shared on the migration outcomes of foreign international graduates from a US seminary. Six life circumstances of these international students (N = 124) are examined for correlation with their geographic choice of location upon graduation. Missiological implications from these results are discussed. Findings are relevant for ministry organizations, churches, and institutions.
ISSN:1759-8931
Contains:Enthalten in: Transformation
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0265378814537761