This historical study describes those issues that confronted New York Theological Seminary and the field of theological education in the years 1969 through 1975. Under George W. Webber's leadership, New York Seminary sought a reform in education for ministry by emphasizing contextual and field-based education that includes laity, clergy and seminarians. This book presents this unique story of a successful innovation in theological education that continues today. Contents: include: The Context: Theological Education in the Postwar Period; New York Theological Seminary, 1969-1975: Changing Times; Renewed Conceptions of Theological Education; and Contributions and Implications.
- ISBN10 0819170739
- ISBN13 9780819170736
- Publish Date 28 July 1988 (first published 19 July 1988)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 8 June 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University Press of America
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 146
- Language English