Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-264) and index.

Introduction / Malcolm L. Warford -- The vocation of teaching : beyond the conspiracy of mediocrity / Raymond Brady Williams -- Evolving dynamics of formation / Victor Klimoski -- Seminary culture at the limits : it's about time and money / Gretchen E. Ziegenhals -- From cordiality to candor : an ethnographic study of a faculty forming its life together / Stephen Ellingson ---- The seminary dispersed : theological teaching in a changing world / Jane Shaw -- Historical influences on the making of seminary culture / Glenn T. Miller -- Do not be conformed to this age : biblical understandings of ministerial leadership / Jerry L. Sumney -- What is the ministry toward which we teach? / Samuel Escobar ---- Making the classroom an environment for formative learning / Mary-Ann Winkelmes -- Engaging issues in course development / Garth M. Rosell -- Online education : an asset in a period of educational change / Richard W. Nysse -- Rehabilitating prejudice : framing issues of diversity in theological education / Diamond Cephus -- Faculties that listen, schools that learn : assessment in theological education / Gordon T. Smith.