Welcome to “Appraisal of Spiritual Formation in Theological Education.” Spiritual formation is at the heart of theological education, shaping students not just intellectually but holistically—spiritually, emotionally, and missionally. In this session, we will explore how theological institutions can assess and ensure meaningful spiritual formation using structured frameworks and quality measures.
Description
This video examines the importance of holistic spiritual formation in theological education and how it can be assessed effectively. It highlights ATA’s quality measures and standards for spiritual formation, explores theoretical frameworks for evaluation, and addresses challenges in the assessment process. The session also introduces Webber’s framework of Goal, Grind, and Grid, focusing on three relational aspects and their discernible markers for evaluating spiritual growth.
Outcomes
By the end of this session, theological educators will:
- Understand the significance of holistic spiritual formation in theological education.
- Explore ATA’s quality measures and standards on spiritual formation.
- Identify key frameworks for evaluating spiritual formation and its challenges.
- Examine different approaches to assessing spiritual growth in students.
Apply Webber’s Goal, Grind, and Grid framework in assessing spiritual formation through relational aspects and discernible markers.