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Between Athens and Berlin

by David H Kelsey

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
  • 15 x 22.7 x 1.6 cm

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The 1980s produced an unprecedented large amount of literature and a vigorous debate on the purpose and nature of theological education in North America. Surveying and probing the major positions in this debate, David H. Kelsey argues in this book that the central differences between various voices in theological education emerge most clearly when viewed in light of ""Athens"" and ""Berlin."" For Kelsey, ""Athens"" and ""Berlin"" represent two very different--and ultimately irreconcilable--models of excellent education. In the case of de facto, says Kelsey, that modern North American theological education, for historical reasons, is committed to both models, resulting in ongoing tensions and struggles. Kelsey shows how a variety of significant thinkers--Newman, Niebuhr, Farley, Stackhouse, and several others--fit in the Athens-Berlin framework. In presenting a keen analysis of major themes and patterns of movement in the theological education debate, Between Athens and Berlin itself makes a significant contribution to the debate. ""Kelsey demonstrates his gifts as a judicious, fair, and comprehensive reporter on an important discussion which is in danger of being treated as merely 'academic.' Perhaps this interpretive summary can reinvigorate the discussion of theological education in such a way as to generate some actual change."" --John B. Cobb, Jr., School of Theology at Claremont "" F]or anyone interested in the exciting conversation about the future of theological education, this book is a must."" --Joseph C. Hough, Jr., Vanderbilt Divinity School David H. Kelsey is professor of theology at Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Connecticut.
Between Athens and Berlin and Imagining Redemption
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  • Author

    David H Kelsey

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Wipf & Stock Publishers

  • Published

    July 2011

  • Weight

    364g

  • Dimensions

    15 x 22.7 x 1.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9781610975650

  • ISBN-10

    1610975650

  • Eden Code

    4883884

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