Soong-Chan Rah talks about the role seminary education plays in creating a counternarrative to dysfunctional narratives in society—one that speaks God’s voice into the world.
Andrew Root explores historical and modern understandings of the relationship between the passing of time and embodiment, reflecting on the ways in which these views impact present-day education and congregational life.
Janette Ok discusses how the interplay between intersectional identities and embodiment has an impact on students’ thriving and success in educational settings.
Trey Clark talks about preaching as a bodily act and reflects on an embodied approach to forming preachers, which recognizes history, experience, and real world contexts.
Robert Chao Romero explores critical tools for scholarship and pedagogy—taking Critical Race Theory as an example—that recognize the diversity and fullness of the whole body of Christ
Cynthia Eriksson and Alexia Salvatierra reflect on their relational experience of interdisciplinary team teaching and the benefits that multiple perspectives have on encouraging students’ broader understanding of calling and mission.
Wilmer G. Villacorta discusses underlying assumptions about teaching and learning, and explores how taking an embodied approach to classroom pedagogy—in person and online—can effectively meet students’ needs.
Erin Dufault-Hunter explores how the forces of capitalism and consumerism affect how we view the value and worth of our bodies, and how a theological perspective can counter their impact.
David Taylor and Kutter Callaway discuss the changes made to the Payton Lectures in light of ongoing virtual divides and disembodiment, the intention behind the series, and lessons learned for academic conferences in the future.
Reflecting on embodiment and pedagogy through various scholarly lenses—including theology, psychology, missiology, ethics, and homiletics—Fuller scholars consider the question, “What is the future of theological education in a digital age?”
In an innovative approach to Fuller’s traditional lecture series format, nine scholars engage in a series of roundtable discussions on the future of theological education in a digital era. These conversations became the basis for the presentations in this FULLER dialogues series.
As he begins his role as Fuller’s new president, David Emmanuel Goatley shares about his own Christian formation, the apostolic mission of the church, and the task of theological education in the world today.
Stan Long reflects on the many challenges Black faculty and students faced in predominantly White institutions in the 90s and still face today, while looking hopefully forward because of the progress that has been made.
Velma Union describes the institutional and ecclesiastical support needed by Black church studies programs, while also emphasizing the importance of listening to God in faithful community.
Ralph Watkins shares about the lack of Black theological voices in seminary curricula, the struggle of Black scholars in the academy, and the sustaining love of the Black Church.
Dwight Radcliff talks about the history and mission of Fuller’s Pannell Center and the part he now plays in the important work of forming Black students and Black leaders.
In this behind the scenes interview, Dwight Radcliff shares about his own journey of theological education and his work with Fuller’s William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies.
Jerome Blanco, FULLER magazine editor in chief, introduces FULLER magazine #21, the “What’s Next” issue.
Mark Labberton, Clifford L. Penner Presidential Chair, reflects on our reality as in-between people and on God’s presence and love in the in-between.
Ted Cosse, Fuller’s chief operating officer and dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, introduces this issue’s theme of what’s next for Fuller, seminary education, and the church.
David H. Scott, associate dean of the School of Mission and Theology, casts an eye on the new frontiers of online theological education in this era of globalization—examining both its risks and its gifts.