Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 3 , livre ebook

Teachers are influencers. The faculty are the frontline, leading students into teaching-learning encounters in our theological institutions. Their influence leads to equipping and forming Christian leaders for the church in our world. Along with leading the academic program, a key area of academic leadership is developing the faculty. To transform theological education for transformed leaders, the academic leaders must walk with faculty through their own development as teachers, as scholars, and as servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Drawing on years of investing in leaders around the world, this final volume from the IPAL training is filled with encouragement and instruction on this work of faculty development. It will become a much-referred-to manual for academic leaders in theological schools around the world. I look forward to seeing theological schools and training programs renewed as faculty develop through the processes outlined in this volume. May the Lord transform us, so we can transform others.
Paul Allan Clark, PhD
Director of Education, Overseas Council,
United World Mission
Leadership can be a solitary art. This book not only provides a rich palette of resources for those involved in leadership positions in theological education, but also gives a sense of global companionship in the task.
Marvin Oxenham, PhD
Director, ICETE Academy
General Secretary, European Council for Theological Education
Faculty development is directly proportional to the growth of theological schools. This book contributes to the healthy development of recruitment and training of faculty. All the contributors are theological experts and practitioners. Gone are the days when we measure the success of faculty recruitment by the number of good recruits with excellent grades. Leaders are not only readers, but mentors who dare to spend more time in integrating theories with practical matters.
Joseph Shao, PhD
4th General Secretary of Asia Theological Association
President, Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
An integral part of achieving the mission and vision of theological higher education, rests on the ministry of our faculty. This book emphasizes their critical role and brings to our attention the need for a holistic approach to their professional development. The biblical models of Jesus and Paul provide the foundation to a well-rounded analysis of elements that must be considered in order to help our faculty grow, not only in their craft as teachers and educators, but also in their capacity of becoming academic leaders and mentors to others. One excellent component of this book is how it goes from the big picture to very practical tools that can be promptly applied in our schools. A must-read for current and future academic leaders.
Jenniffer Contreras Flores, PhD
Academic Dean, SEMISUD, Ecuador

Leadership in Theological Education Volume 3
Foundations for Faculty Development
Edited by
Fritz Deininger and Orbelina Eguizabal
Series Editor
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Contents

Cover


Introduction


Part I


Foundational Considerations in Faculty Development


1 The Role of Faculty in Theological Education


Role of Teachers: Biblical Reflections


Role of Teachers: Institutional Considerations


Role of Teachers: Educational Expectations


Conclusion


Reflection and Action Points


Resources for Further Study


2 Definitions and Concepts of Faculty Development


The Aim of Faculty Development: Creating a Model of the Excellent Teacher


The Objectives of Faculty Development: Teacher Growth


The Context of Faculty Development: Team Formation


Conclusion


Reflection and Action Points


Resources for Further Study


3 Establishing an Institutional Culture as a Foundation for Faculty Development


Introduction: A Case in Point


Understanding Institutional Culture


Basic Premises Regarding Institutional Culture


Understanding the Context of the Institution


Envisioning the Ideal Culture


Establishing Institutional Culture


Conclusion: A Case in Point


Reflection and Action Points


Resources for Further Study


Part II


Practical Ways in Faculty Development


4 Designing and Implementing a Faculty Development Plan: Strategies for Faculty Development


Step One: Clarify Your Goals


Step Two: Assess Faculty Development Needs


Step Three: Determine Resources


Step Four: Review Possible Strategies


Step Five: Prioritize Strategies and Resources


Step Six: Implement the Faculty Development Plan


Conclusion


Resources for Further Study


Appendix A Sample Class Observation Guide and Report Form


Appendix B Sample Annual Performance Review Form


[Name of School] Core Values


Position Description, Responsibilities, and Expectations


Previous Year’s Personal and Professional Development Goals


Next Year’s Personal and Professional Development Goals


Appendix C Sample Student Course Evaluation Form


5 Administrative Responsibilities of Academic Leaders in Dealing with Faculty


Two Fundamental Realities of Theological Institutions


Recruiting, Retaining, and Releasing Faculty


Resolving Conflict


Dealing with Difficult Faculty


Positive Relational Culture


Faculty Meetings


Conclusion


Reflection and Action Points


Resources for Further Study


6 Using Evaluation to Help Teachers Grow


Are Our Teachers Competent in Their Fields?


Do Our Teachers Have the Pedagogical (or Andragogical) Skills of Teaching?


Do Our Teachers Positively Impact Students through Their Relationships with Them?


Are Our Teachers Responsible in Doing What They Are Supposed to Do?


Three General Comments on Evaluation


Types of Evaluation


Interpreting Evaluation


Conclusion


Reflection and Action Points


Resources for Further Study


Part III


Strategic Processes in Faculty Development


7 Building a Faculty Team


The Foundational Team Disciplines


Trust


Mental Models


Dialogue or the Art of Conversation


Applying Dialogue as a Team Building Discipline


Dialogue: A Fantasy or Possibility?


Reflection and Action Points


Resources for Further Study


8 Coaching Faculty Members in Their Career Development


Coaching


Career Development


Conclusion


Reflection and Action Points


Resources for Further Study


9 Developing the Faculty as Mentors: Cultivating a Developmental Culture to Meet a Critically Missing Element in Evangelical Higher Education


The Importance of Mentoring in the Evangelical Academic Environment


The Biblical Basis for Mentoring


The Need for an Institution’s Commitment to Mentoring


Inclusion in the Institution’s Guiding Principles


Inclusion in Program Curricula


Inclusion in the Institution’s Resource Allocations


Inclusion in the Faculty Development Plan


Conclusion


Reflection and Action Points


Resources for Further Study


10 Developing Academic Leaders from among the Faculty


Academic Leadership: Aspiration or Calling?


The Academic Leadership Structure


Developing Academic Leaders


Academic Leadership Capacity


Some Strategies for Training and Preparing Academic Leaders


Inclusion of Female Faculty in Academic Leadership


Conclusion


Reflection and Action Points


Resources for Further Study


Bibliography


The Contributors


About ICETE


About Langham Partnership

Endnotes
Introduction
Foundations for Faculty Development is the third volume of the ICETE three-volume series on Leadership in Theological