Two new faculty openings have been announced by Bethany Theological
Seminary in Richmond, Ind.: a full-time position in Brethren studies and
a part-time position in reconciliation studies. Both will begin on or
before July 1, 2013, and searches for applicants are underway.
The creation of these positions has come about through a curriculum
review process that has its roots in the seminary’s five-year strategic
plan. Among the goals for the review are to develop new curriculum
offerings around conflict transformation and around the missional
church, evangelism, and social justice. These efforts are also directly
supported by resources generated through the seminary’s current
Reimagining Ministries campaign.
Steve Schweitzer, academic dean, describes the relationship of these
educational goals to the Anabaptist-Pietist heritage. “Bethany's new
faculty position in reconciliation studies and the expansion of our
Brethren studies position grow out of our commitment to addressing needs
and realities of our present culture and congregations,” he says. “As
the world is becoming more polarized and conflict continues to damage us
individually and corporately, our leaders must be prepared to work
productively and positively. By adding courses in Brethren studies, we
will be able to stretch our students in thinking what it means to be
living out our Brethren heritage and values in today's society in the
United States and globally. Brethren studies is not only about the
past--it is about the future.
“I am excited that Bethany's new curriculum, scheduled to begin fall
2013, will provide students with these opportunities to deepen and
broaden their perspectives and skills as they move out as strong leaders
in the church and world.”
Full position descriptions and application requirements can be found at www.bethanyseminary.edu/news/facsearch .
-- Jenny Williams is Bethany’s director of Communications and Alumni/ae Relations.
Source: 11/15/2012 Newsline
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