Podcasts

Interview with Roger Nam

Silhouette Interview with Cheryl Kirk-Duggan

Silhouette Interview with Barbara Holmes

Joretta MarshallEmerita Professor of Pastoral Theology and CareBrite Divinity School

Chelsea YarboroughAssistant Professor of African American Preaching, Sacred Rhetoric, and Black Practical TheologyPhillips Theological Seminary

When students are emotionally tender accusations do not help. Distressed students and colleagues are increasing in number. Hear ways of referring persons for professional help.Faculty are human and can succumb to dangerous behaviors. Institutional patterns of care and support might need to include a wide array of local resources.

The colleagues of St. Andrews Theological Seminary, Philippines, are innovating their approach to theological education.Dr. Hong recounts her recent visit and the ways indigenous theologies and new epistemologies are replacing the colonized mindset.Hear how theological education in the Philippines is inspirational, courageous, and aspirational for those of us in the USA.

Students are signaling a zeal for learning and, equally, a saturation with life’s challenges. Nimbleness in teaching is, indeed, a scholarly practice. Re-tailoring the syllabus during the semester models health, balance, and life-lasting learning.Slowing the pace can lower anxiety and reaffirm accountability.

What does the phrase “paying Black tax” mean and why is it pervasive in predominately white institutions (PWI)?How do you cope when faculty-life is not what you expected? Are there new models of faculty nurture and care?Can faculty cultures be well, whole, and healthy?

Modeling collaboration by colleagues invites students into the complexity and beauty of thinking.Collaboration invites students to witness the good struggle of colleagues. Learning to navigate complex problems could be enriched by creating shared classroom spaces of power, diversity and authority. There is great benefit in incorporating collaborative relationships into even our introductory courses.