2013 Lifelong Learning at Schools in the Boston Theological Institute: Looking Outward

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A reflection on cutting edges in Christian theological education by Dr. Diane D'Souza, Director of Lifelong Learning at Episcopal Divinity School. Offered at a gathering on Continuing Education / Lifelong Learning in Boston Theological Institute Schools

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ROUNDTABLEon Lifelong Learning / Continuing Education

in Boston Theological Institute Schools

An initiative of Episcopal Divinity School, Boston College School of Theology & Ministry, and Gordon-Conwell

Theological Seminary

Presentation by Diane D’Souza, Ph.D. June 20, 2013

BTI Schools offering Lifelong Learning / Continuing Education

Programs

Andover Newton Theological SchoolBoston College School of Theology and Ministry

Boston University School of TheologyEpiscopal Divinity School

Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryHebrew College

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of TheologySaint John's Seminary

When we talk about learning face to face, do we mean…

“In Chair”? Or Cyber?

In ways which support people’s ability to be lifelong learners?

How do we help people access the rich resources available today?

What do we know about how people learn?

See the SlideRocket presentation on Erica McWilliam’s (2005) ideas

What are today’s cutting edges?

of Lifelong Learning in Theological Education…

What is the State of the Art

“The Web is the primary delivery system for learning and faith development. What the book was to the modern world, the web will be to the

world that is forming.”

Leonard SweetForward: 18 Rungs in the New Ladder

of Learning

How can we use new tools and environments

to build strong, intentional learning communities?

What are other questions we need to be asking?