Nonformal pastoral ministry training in the majority world : four case studies /
by John M. Balmer.
- 2008.
- xiv, 362 leaves ; 28 cm.
Typescript. Chapter 1: The Problem Chapter 2: Precedent Research Chapter 3: Research Methodology Chapter 4: Timothy Training Institute Chapter 5: College of Christian Theology Bangladesh Chapter 6: African Ministries Network Chapter 7: Nationals Training Institute for Village Evangelism Chapter 8: Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix
Introduction -- Ministry Context -- Research Questions -- Delimitation of the Problem -- Definition of Terms -- Identification of Variables of Interest -- Importance of the Study. Introduction -- Theological Education -- Extension Education -- Other Models of Theological Education -- Nature of Theological Education -- Deficiencies of Formal Models -- Proliferation of Nonformal Models -- Nonformal Education Components -- Other Factors in Nonformal Education -- Contextual Issues in Nonformal Education -- Field of Adult Education -- Learning Outcomes in Theological Education -- Solutions to the Problems in Theological Education -- Conclusion. Introduction -- Research Procedure -- Variables of Interest -- Analysis Procedures -- Selection of Ministry Training Centers -- Selection of Subjects -- Instrumentation -- Research Findings. Introduction -- Description of the Program -- Philosophy of Training -- Summary -- Analysis. Introduction -- Description of the Program -- Philosophy of Training -- Summary -- Analysis. Introduction -- Description of the Program -- Philosophy of Training -- Summary -- Analysis. Introduction -- Description of the Program -- Philosophy of Training -- Summary -- Analysis. Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Conclusion. Sample Interview Questions -- Timothy Training Institute Student Questionnaire -- College of Christian Theology Bangladesh Student Questionnaire -- African Ministries Network Student Questionnaire -- NATIVE Student Questionnaire -- NATIVE Email Survey to State Coordinators -- Timothy Training Institute Student Questionnaire Answers -- College of Christian Theology Bangladesh Student Questionnaire Answers -- African Ministries Network Student Questionnaire Answers -- NATIV Student Questionnaire Answers -- NATIVE Email Survey to State Coordinators Answers.