Handbook for Supervisors of Doctoral Students in Evangelical Theological Institutions

by Ian J. Shaw, Kevin E. Lawson

Overview

Theological education is a vital aspect of Christian mission. The training of evangelical doctoral students in theological subject areas is therefore an important part of the mission of God. This handbook presents doctoral supervision as a task involving both academic and spiritual formation. Designed to be practical and relevant, and to encourage self-reflection at both individual and institutional levels, it combines theological foundations with educational theory accompanied by questions, exercises and case studies to develop doctoral-level skills. Central to the theme of this handbook is the promotion of excellence in academic training combined with a strong focus on the spiritual and pastoral dynamics of supervision – a combination that evangelical students desperately need from their supervisors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783680979
Publisher:	Langham Global Library
Publication date:	10/30/2015
Series:	ICETE Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	242
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

IAN J. SHAW is Associate International Director for the Langham Scholars Ministry and Honorary Fellow of the School of Divinity, New College, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

KEVIN E. LAWSON is Professor of Christian Education and Director of PhD and EdD programs in Educational Studies at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, USA.

Editorial Reviews

I consider this handbook to be quite outstanding . . . I greatly appreciate the emphasis Ian Shaw places on spiritual formation and pastoral care. He faces up to evangelical challenges and offers solid and creative suggestions. The case studies and the questions are excellent. I commend this enthusiastically.
Ian Randall
Senior Research Fellow, International Baptist Theological Study Centre, Amsterdam

I am delighted to see this text! It will be very, very helpful right across the Majority World and also useful for many supervisors in the West. I kept thinking back to my own time as a PhD student in Cambridge and how different things were then! . . . The integration of the evangelical, spiritual, pastoral, and ethical dimensions in with the academic, practical and technical ones, works very well. This is a good "Christian" read, as well as a good "academic" handbook.
Christopher J. H. Wright
International Ministry Director, Langham Partnership

Everything you need to know about doctoral supervision is in this handbook! It is both scholarly and practical, with emphasis on the holistic formation of evangelical scholars. This comprehensive guide is a valuable gift to global theological education.
Theresa Roco Lua
Secretary of Accreditation and Educational Development, Asia Theological Association Dean, Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines

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