Overview

By registration; Theological education worldwide is navigating a rapidly changing landscape shaped by globalization, shifting contexts, technological innovation, institutional inequalities, and evolving understandings around mission and purpose. These developments invite us to reconsider not only how theological education is delivered and assessed, but also how it is understood, practiced, and sustained across diverse contexts.

Drawing on the experience and perspectives of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE), this ATS Globalizing Conversations webinar, Global Theological Education: Lessons, Reflections, and Practice, will explore the challenges and opportunities emerging from the global practice of theological education. ICETE's work in developing global quality assurance frameworks, strengthening regional networks, and supporting the professional development of theological educators will offer concrete examples of how these commitments are being translated into practice.

ICETE Executive Director Michael A. Ortiz will invite participants to consider what it means to pursue quality theological education as a shared responsibility. The webinar will encourage reflection on how theological institutions and their networks can share resources and expertise, negotiate differences, and develop more collaborative, and accessible approaches to theological education in service to churches, communities, and God's mission in the world.

This webinar is part of the Globalizing Conversations: Mission, Formation, Partnerships series of the ATS Global Awareness and Engagement Initiative. The series explores the intersections of theological education, intercultural formation, and global partnerships. It provides a platform for students, faculty, administrators, and ministry leaders from ATS member schools and its global partners to discuss issues in these areas.

Webinar questions can be directed to Layne Shaffer.