Details
Glassroom Learning
Virtual Culture and Online Pastoral Education|
31,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wipf And Stock Publishers |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 31.07.2023 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781666758511 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 212 |
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Beschreibungen
Christian higher education institutions across North America are experimenting with radical shifts in educational content and delivery. Cyber education is becoming a common supplement or replacement for embodied learning, especially since the global coronavirus pandemic. Most theological educators have embraced the shift online, finding ways to leverage technology to enhance teaching; very few consider how technology itself impacts theological students, particularly those being educated for pastoral ministry. What effect do shifts toward online courses have on those enrolled in programs of pastoral formation? Are future ordinands being adequately trained? When developed well, Web-based learning can strengthen intellectual virtues. However, it can also inhibit character virtue formation and self-differentiation. Internet usage has been shown to negatively affect social well-being, resulting in higher rates of anxiety, depression, and isolation in students; furthermore, it alters behavior, making learners more distracted, less empathetic, and less able to concentrate and contemplate. Theological schools should, therefore, articulate clearer standards for student formation and strengthen aspects of embodied learning to prepare clergy for ministry in an increasingly complex church and world.
Jason Mills is dean of the seminary and assistant professor of spiritual theology at Briercrest College and Seminary, Saskatchewan, Canada. He teaches and writes about spiritual theology, human formation and technology, education, and chaplaincy/spiritual care. He holds a PhD in theological studies from St. Michael’s College, Toronto School of Theology where he received the Governor General’s gold medal. He and his wife are both ordained Free Methodist pastor-chaplains and parents to two amazing adults. You can find Jason's blog at 
<span style="text-decoration: underline">www.jasonmills.ca</span>.  
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<span style="text-decoration: underline">www.jasonmills.ca</span>.  
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“Internet-based distance education in theological education is pilloried by some and celebrated by others. Jason Mills does neither. He provides a valuable map for assessing distance education in terms of theological education goals. While this educational approach is effective for some, it appears ineffective for others, and perhaps least effective at some of the qualities most important for religious leadership.
<i>Glassroom Learning</i> provides much-needed analysis apart from advocacy or indictment.”
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<br> —Daniel Aleshire, former executive director, Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
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<i>Glassroom Learning </i>is a must-read for theological educators and those serving in accrediting bodies for theological education. Jason Mills challenges the prevailing trends toward online education in training for ministry. While affirming its convenience and accessibility, he examines how online learning is affecting the formation of persons for pastoral ministry and offers much food for thought. A timely and wonderfully written volume!”
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<br> —Pamela R. McCarroll, vice-principal and professor of practical theology, Emmanuel College
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<br> “Jason Mills has produced a timely book on the strengths and weaknesses of online learning for theological education. He wrestles with the goals of theological education which include both the development of knowledge and character formation and how these goals are met or not met with online learning. This book is a must-read for anyone involved in theological education, and I believe, in any form of education. I strongly endorse it.”
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<br> —Thomas St. James O’Connor, professor emeritus, Martin Luther University
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<i>Glassroom Learning</i> provides much-needed analysis apart from advocacy or indictment.”
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<br> —Daniel Aleshire, former executive director, Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
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<i>Glassroom Learning </i>is a must-read for theological educators and those serving in accrediting bodies for theological education. Jason Mills challenges the prevailing trends toward online education in training for ministry. While affirming its convenience and accessibility, he examines how online learning is affecting the formation of persons for pastoral ministry and offers much food for thought. A timely and wonderfully written volume!”
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<br> —Pamela R. McCarroll, vice-principal and professor of practical theology, Emmanuel College
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<br> “Jason Mills has produced a timely book on the strengths and weaknesses of online learning for theological education. He wrestles with the goals of theological education which include both the development of knowledge and character formation and how these goals are met or not met with online learning. This book is a must-read for anyone involved in theological education, and I believe, in any form of education. I strongly endorse it.”
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<br> —Thomas St. James O’Connor, professor emeritus, Martin Luther University
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