Perceptions of Instituto Superior De Teologia Evangelica No Lubango Graduates in Angola: Implications for Theological Education in Learning and Ministry Practice

Autor/in	Foster Fabiano, Sheila J.
Titel	Perceptions of Instituto Superior De Teologia Evangelica No Lubango Graduates in Angola: Implications for Theological Education in Learning and Ministry Practice
Quelle	(2015), (132 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, Trinity International University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3397-2627-4
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Foreign Countries; Theological Education; Church Related Colleges; College Graduates; Attitudes; Learning Experience; Semi Structured Interviews; Education Work Relationship; Modeling (Psychology); College Faculty; Christianity; Spiritual Development; Apprenticeships; Experiential Learning; Critical Thinking; Thinking Skills; Angola + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Ausland; Kirchliche Hochschule; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten; Lernerfahrung; Modeling; Modelling; Modellierung; Fakultät; Christentum; Apprenticeship; Lehre; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Kritisches Denken; Denkfähigkeit
Abstract	Given the frequently observed disconnect between people's learning experiences and their subsequent behavior or practice, this research inquired into the factors that contribute to coherence or congruence between learning and practice as perceived by graduates of ISTEL (Instituto Superior de Teologia Evangelica no Lubango), an interdenominational theological college in Angola, Africa. Characteristics of African indigenous knowledge systems and general cultural characteristics were taken into consideration when analyzing these findings. Twenty seven graduates of ISTEL who completed their bachelor's degree in theology between 1997 and 2012 were interviewed using a semi-structured interview protocol. Research questions for this study inquired into graduates' perceptions regarding their learning experiences prior to ISTEL. They were also asked to recount how their learning at ISTEL differed from previous schooling. Finally graduates were asked to recount how their learning experiences were influencing their present ministry practice. It was found that the most frequently mentioned factors that contributed to coherence were: 1. The modeling of qualities of Christian life by faculty; 2. Experience in small group fellowships for spiritual formation; 3. Apprenticeships and "hands on" practical ministry experience; 4. Critical thinking skills. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01