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table 44; 10,46; and 9,49) apparently overshadows direct
consideration of the Bible. The survey results do not
reveal any hint as to why independent college lecturers
appear to give less priority (than 'related' college
lecturers) to the Bible. Perhaps, they have a particular
doctrinal emphasis to impress on students (and they,
subsequently, on congregations) that takes precedence
over Scripture. That would leave the 'related' colleges
giving highest priority to the Bible itself as a the
basis for theology and preaching.
Three question fourteen data lines indicate the
possibility that 'related' colleges may use the least
directive means of teaching preaching. Lecturers in
these settings are less likely, than either university or
independent college lecturers, to require students to
write examinations or preach sermons in the classroom.
Likewise, 'related' college lecturers most frequently
employ a seminar approach to learning preaching.
Only five times do 'related' college lecturers
appear similar in thought or practice to university
lecturers (in cases where the independent college
lecturers hold a differing composite opinion).
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D R I
Survey question 8--Ranking of potential goals:
Purpose 2.0 2.1 2.7
Survey question 10--Lecture content relating to:
The Holy Spirit 0.0% 0.0% 20.0%
"Power" 0.0% 0.0% 20.0%