<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Using principally, though not exclusively, the learning of the biblical languages, this paper seeks to demonstrate four things. Firstly, from their beginnings in the early seventeenth century the majority of British Baptists have believed that the study of theology is essential for their ministers, and that the provision of such an education through their colleges is necessary for the well-being of the churches. Secondly, and contrary to misconceptions among Baptists and those of other traditions, Baptists have always had ministers who have been highly trained theologically, and that this has enriched their service as pastors. Thirdly, it reveals that Baptists today have a wealth of both academically-gifted and theologically-astute pastortheologians and pastor-scholars. Finally, it argues that theology has always played its part in the renewal of Christian life and witness for which so many Christians today are praying.</p></abstract>

Using principally, though not exclusively, the learning of the biblical languages, this paper seeks to demonstrate four things. Firstly, from their beginnings in the early seventeenth century the majority of British Baptists have believed that the study of theology is essential for their ministers, and that the provision of such an education through their colleges is necessary for the well-being of the churches. Secondly, and contrary to misconceptions among Baptists and those of other traditions, Baptists have always had ministers who have been highly trained theologically, and that this has enriched their service as pastors. Thirdly, it reveals that Baptists today have a wealth of both academically-gifted and theologically-astute pastortheologians and pastor-scholars. Finally, it argues that theology has always played its part in the renewal of Christian life and witness for which so many Christians today are praying.

The Place of Theological Education in the Preparation of Men and Women for the British Baptist Ministry then and Now

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Using principally, though not exclusively, the learning of the biblical languages, this paper seeks to demonstrate four things. Firstly, from their beginnings...

The Place of Theological Education in the Preparation of Men and Women for the British Baptist Ministry then and Now

Published Online: Apr 16, 2018

Page range: 81 - 97

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2018-0005

Keywords
Baptists, ministerial theological education, biblical languages, renewal

© 2018 Anthony R. Cross, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

The Place of Theological Education in the Preparation of Men and Women for the British Baptist Ministry then and Now

Published Online: Apr 16, 2018

Page range: 81 - 97

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2018-0005

KeywordsBaptists, ministerial theological education, biblical languages, renewal

© 2018 Anthony R. Cross, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Baptists, ministerial theological education, biblical languages, renewal