Theological Education: Principles and Practices of a Competency-Based Approach

by Kenton Anderson, Gregory Henson

Discover the beauty of theological institutions and churches working with and for one another ,
Theological Education demonstrates how churches and seminaries can cooperate through a competency-based learning approach to ministry preparation--that is, competency-based theological education (CBTE). CBTE focuses on the mutual mission of the church and theological developing followers of Christ who flourish in their vocations.
This first book-length treatment of CBTE lays the groundwork for expansion and refinement as theological schools and churches move together in partnership,

Using the CBTE model means seminaries can provide practical ministry training together with churches who invest in the theological education of those who minister among them.

144 pages, Paperback

Published March 19, 2024

Reviews

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a reasonably good introduction to CBTE both for those who have never heard of it and those who have had some exposure and want to further their understanding. The one striking shortcoming of the book is the surprising absence of the church's voice. I assume that this book could have been much better if there had been collaboration with pastors who have been deeply involved in CBTE. As it stands, the book will probably be more interesting to those coming to CBTE from the academic side of learning. Readers coming to the subject from the side of the church will probably be somewhat disappointed with what they find.

[Kevin Maples · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bold excellent introduction to a ground breaking approach to theological education. Although CBTE is already producing great results, I wonder if challenges from AI will make this method of education by mentor even more valuable?