Education

Becca Edwards: Science is a tool that helps us better live out our faith

In her work as a climate action fellow, a former science professor equips clergy and laypeople to advocate for environmental justice.

Embodying veritas: A charism of pursuing truth in love

A Catholic theologian and author for the Theological Education Between the Times series writes about recommitting to the gift of the Spirit that fuels her organization.

By Colleen Mary Mallon Theologian, educator and director of mission formation, Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose

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Seven campus ministry leaders reflect on young people and activism

With classes resuming at campuses across the country, some faith leaders who work closely with college students offer insights into what outside observers might be missing about Generation Z.

Dee Bernhardt Brandon Harris Larceeda “British” Hyrams Karen Wright Marsh CJ Rhodes Robert Rueda D. Scott Russell

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My students taught me that sustainable end-of-life plans can empower young and old alike

A professor’s personal experience and research inspired a course on sustainable end-of-life choices. What happened that semester surprised everyone in the classroom.

By Mallory McDuff Professor

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Millions of tourists flock to Montgomery to learn history, but past inequalities remain

A pastor in Montgomery, Alabama, reflects on the tourism paradox: Visitors interested in civil rights and racial justice are flocking to the city’s museums and monuments, boosting its economy. Meanwhile systemic inequities remain.

By Richard T. Williams Pastor

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Study reveals clergy leaders often lack adequate training in five key areas

Survey respondents identify skill sets they must develop for their complex roles.

By Shari Finnell Journalist

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Another small liberal arts college has closed, but this time it was mine

A graduate of Birmingham-Southern College reflects on the sudden closing of the school, and why it matters to the thousands of students who went there over the years.

By Anne Mitchell Whisnant Historian and director of Graduate Liberal Studies at Duke University

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Rhonda Thomas: Accurately teaching history is a moral issue

Legislation limiting what can be taught in public schools fueled a Florida nonprofit’s decision to develop a Black history toolkit for faith communities.

3 reasons I support public education as a pastor and parent

Loving our neighbors means supporting and improving our public schools and their ability to educate all children.

By Suzanne Parker Miller Executive Director, Pastors for N.C. Children

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‘On Becoming Wise Together: Learning and Leading in the City’

In this excerpt from the newest book in the Theological Education Between the Times series, an educator considers theological formation as a communal rather than individual undertaking.

By Maria Liu Wong Provost, City Seminary of New York

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Eric Lewis Williams: ‘We need a theological vision that will help us to hold on a little while longer’

The former curator of religion at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture discusses his work there and his hopes for his new role as director of the Office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School.