“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” This quote is attributed both to Abraham Lincoln and Peter Drucker. It is a challenge that many theological institutions are taking to heart. The course of theological education is uncertain due to the culture, the economy, and the evolving needs of churches. Contextual changes call for internal changes, and every internal change has implications. Acadia Divinity College (ADC) recently developed a Futuring Lab on the possible futures of theological education and the church. This was developed with a Pathways Grant from the Association of Theological Schools funded by the Lilly Endowment. One of the tools developed was a Theo-Futures Wheel and Activity Guide. In one section of this worksheet, participants are asked to consider the implications or possible effects of any specific change. These are clustered in four areas: Human/Relational:...
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