Tag Archives: theological education

From the dean’s blog: The LAST thing you should do is start a new degree program

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Israel Galindo

From the Wabash Center’s blog for theological school deans. Read the article here.

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High Impact Pedagogy

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Israel Galindo

New post at the Wabash Center’s blog for theological school deans: Does your curriculum use high-impact pedagogy?

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Using announcements in the online environment

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Israel Galindo

I’ve found that instructors new to the online environment sometimes are not too clear about functionality of various pedagogical actions on the LMS platforms. Teacher behavior that has become intuitive in the classroom environment become a challenge when one tries … Continue reading →

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It’s not that complicated

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Israel Galindo

Dear professors, it’s not that complicated. (Click image to enlarge) Israel Galindo is Associate Dean, Lifelong Learning at the Columbia Theological Seminary. Formerly he was Dean at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Galindo serves on the Advisory Committee of … Continue reading →

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Google Classroom, not yet ready for prime time

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Israel Galindo

There’s been a lot of buzz in the instructional tech world about Google’s new “Classroom” LMS. Given Google’s influence and impact, it’s worth watching. But writer and educator Phil Hill shares his opinion that it’s too early to know if … Continue reading →

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Lori Strickland is the 2009 G.R.A.C.E. Award Winner

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Israel Galindo

We are please to announce that BTSR student Lori Strickland is the recipient of the 2009 GRACE award. Congratulations, Lori! The G.R.A.C.E. Award is given to a student enrolled in the M.Div./Christian Education Formation concentration who shows the most promise … Continue reading →

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Why a seminary M.Div. still matters

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Israel Galindo

These are anxious times for theological schools and seminaries, more so than normal, anyway. The plight of several seminaries (closings, downsizing, layoffs) has recently made the rounds in the religious press and newsmagazines. And talk about viability and relevance is … Continue reading →

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Things becoming obsolete

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Israel Galindo

Last week someone left a plastic bag on my porch. It contained two hefty telephone directories. This yearly event used to annoy me. I have no use for phone books. If I want to find a person, company, or address … Continue reading →

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