In this episode of “Can These Bones,” co-host Laura Everett talks with Eric Barreto, a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, about training students to parse Greek verbs and become wise readers of Scriptures and communities.
Computer screens display video conferencing for a Central Baptist Seminary synchronous class. Photo courtesy of Auburn Seminary
A recent study from Auburn Seminary takes a look at online distance education within theological schools and finds exciting experiments as well as challenges.
From MOOCs to teach-outs, leading change at the University of Michigan requires an openness to technology and a “team sport mentality,” says the associate vice provost for academic innovation.
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Technology offers different capabilities -- storytelling, problem solving, design thinking -- to engage learners in religious teaching, says a rabbi and game designer.
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The Internet gives even small congregations the ability to offer vibrant adult education and formation programs, an Episcopal priest and founder of the online learning website ChurchNext.tv says in this interview.
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A Lutheran pastor in Pennsylvania uses social media to engage youth in the ancient teachings of the church, a reflection of his deep belief that God is everywhere, including online.
Students at ACU are part of an institution-wide experiment to use technology to teach, learn and build community. Jeremy Enlow/Abilene Christian University
A school in West Central Texas offers students the latest technology and the intellectual tools to theologically engage the digital world.
We can’t ignore them. So our challenge is to cultivate patterns of discernment on how to adapt faithfully and creatively to them.
We can learn to read texts online. But what about reading (and caring for) people?
Maybe the body of Christ has always been both virtual and physical.