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In Wesleyan evangelical circles we have so focused on individual experiences and quantifiable “works of grace” that we have lost sight of the communal reality of our faith; Christianity has been...

When thinking about faithful teaching in a Wesleyan Tradition it seems only appropriate to consult occasionally the thoughts of our "great grandfathers," the brothers Wesley. However, since 18th...

Post-modernism, Asia-Pacific ways of thought, and a renewed reading of Scripture prompt us to see that the Western over-emphasis upon individuality was a mistake. Revivalism arose in a culture that...

This paper focuses on the relationship between John Wesley’s theology and educational perspective with the theology and educational perspective of Nazarene pastors, Christian educators (Associate...

Originally presented at the March 2005 Wesleyan Theological Society annual meeting titled “ The Body of God as a Model for an Embodied Theology and Practice.”

As we contemplate the question, what is an evangelical? We need to realize that we would like to refer to instead of individual evangelicals to the evangelical church in its corporate dimension. We...

Let me suggest three areas where Fundamentalist paradigms (among several that I could posit) threaten to derail or erode our ministry to the city. These are: 1. Variant histories and allegiances in...

The disunity that had framed the earlier narratives of the people of God had been resolved with an agreement to become one again: God is, for this moment, at peace with His people of faith. From this...

Tillman presents a review of the literature which addresses both the practical and theoretical barriers related to the lack of persistence amongst college students.

Outcome-based education represents an education theory that demonstrates a shift from teacher-centric to student-centered content delivery and learning. The emphasis of this model is to provide an...

Outcome-based learning for ministerial preparation replaced content-based preparation for the Church of the Nazarene in 1997. The shift in process enhanced applicability of instruction and learning...

Contents The Anglican Vision The Wesleyan Vision Justification and Sanctification A Wesleyan Vision of Christian Perspective The Nazarene Vision The Biblical Vision

Our education must be driven by explicit theological commitments from within our own Wesleyan tradition, rather than being driven by the secular philosophies undergirding the latest educational...

This is a pleasant honor for me to have an opportunity to speak and have a dialogue on the assigned subject with you who are seriously concerned about higher education in the Church of the Nazarene...

Taken from the Introduction: "This paper, however, asks not just what teachers will do for students as they acquire knowledge for ministry. This project addresses what educators must do to, with and...

From the Introduction: "The thesis of this paper is that changing demographics and societal issues are not only confronting the Church with new realities, but also are requiring our Nazarene...

Os Guiness addressed the Nazarene Faith, Living, and Learning Conference, Mount Vernon, OH, June 2001. This essay by John Wright is a summary of and response to Guiness' comments, intended to provide...

It is a call to for the church to establish an international enterprise that must be kept in the forefront by every generation of Church leaders, for education is a continuous evolution. * Originally...

The purpose of this article is to come to a clearer understanding of postmodernism and assess its significance for teaching ethics.

This is an excellent article guiding us into the realm of postmodernism (a perennial issue on the global landscape), not only providing categories for understanding postmodernity but also discussing...

Taken from the Introduction: "Initially we must begin by saying that teaching the truths of God in other cultures has been a constant challenge for the Christian church from its beginnings. From...

Keynote address by General Superintendent Jim Bond, Faith, Living, and Learning Conference; Mount Vernon Nazarene College, June 16, 2001

The task of preparing men and women for the work of the ministry is indeed an awesome one. The challenge comes from several fronts, not the least being the changing contexts for which ministers of the...

Introduction to the journal issue from the current editor of Didache

A synposis of Hugo R. Alvarado Muñoz's article La Educación Teológica en Guatemala. Go to the Volume 03, Number 01 collection to see the article in Spanish.