Verslag - NG Kerk in Oos-Kaapland

will be prepared to practice Christian ministry consistently and with integrity. The seminary therefore intends to
foster the integration of self-understanding, knowledge and skills, and the faculty has committed itself to achieve a
style of education appropriate to this intention
This occurs not only by devotion to st udy, but also by responsible participation in the whole of the community s
varied life of worship and work, as well as by the exercise of personal prayer.
TRINITY LUTHERAN SEMINARY, COLUMBUS, VSA:
A theological seminary is more than an educational institution. It is also a community of Christians gathering to be
empowered for mission. Worship, therefore, stands at the center of the day s activities.
PITTSBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY,VSA
Dedicated to excellence in theological education, the fa culty strives to prepare graduates who will demonstrate
personal peity and the keenest possible intellectual ubderstanding of the Gospel and its implications for individual
and social living.
The seminary is rooted in the Reformed history of faithfulness to Scripture and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. In keeping with our tradition, we continue our mission to be a caring and ecumenical community, to
nurture personal faith and corporate worship, to promote global consciousness and service, and to encourage
students and faculty to relate their studies to th e numerous styles of ministry emerging today
Sien ook die publikasie: THE IDEAL SEMINARY , CS Calian (President, Pittsburg Seminary), bl 96-97
The seminary ought to function as a faith-shaping community. That is to say, we need to pay greater attention to
the ungraded curriculum, sometimes referred to as a hidden curriculum . This hidden curriculum influences for
good or ill our life together and can be a formative forc e, outweighing at times the academic curriculum
TRINITY COLLEGE, BRISTOL, ( CHURCH OF ENGLAND )
Training for Christian service at Trinity will mean far more than gaining theological knowledge and practical
equipping, vital though these are. Alongside the development of strategic and practical skills there is the
complementary and demanding task of growing into a costly personal integration at all levels of human identity and
flourishing emotional, theological, prychological, spiritua l and relational. This is an essential part of preparation
for the demands of ministry in today s world.
Worship is central to our life together at Trinity. The day begins with an act of worship. On four days a week this
is with the whole community. On Fridays, students meet for worship and prayer in predikantal groups
CAMBRIDGE THEOLOGICAL FEDERATION, ENGLAND
Selfs in teologiese programme via afstandsonderrig vind n mens dieselfde klem: (Southern Theological Education
& Training Scheme-STETS, ekumeniese sentrum geakkrediteer deur die University of Surrey, England)
Work on personal prayer and spirituality is a constituent part of the course. Before you begin your supervised
reflective practice you will be introduced to the spiritual traditions of the churches to help you to discern your
vocation and to find resources for prayer for the course You are also strongly encouraged to have a spiritual
director/companion/advisor
Verskeie kerke wat in n proses is of onlangs was om hulle teologiese opleiding te hersien, kom tot die oortuiging
van die belangrikheid van n toegespitste program vir geestelike vorming en persoonlikheidsontwikkeling.
UNITED CHURCH OF SCOTLAND: REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1998, BL 1,6:
Being equipped is not simply a matter of knowledge and sk ills, it has to do also with spiritual awareness, the
grounding and depth of faith, gratitude to and confidence in the one God of the one household.
A high priority should be given to fostering ordinands spiritual growth both individually and in community, through
regular discussions with tudors. We also encourage the College to continue to offer a wide range of spiritual
resources and methods.
Dit behoort duidelik te wees dat die opleiding van predikante vir die NG Kerk dieselfde prioriteit vereis, en dat baie
meer in eie konteks gedoen behoort te word in belang van die geestelike vorming van studente. Die feit dat die
opleiding by fakulteite plaasvind en nie by seminaria nie, behoort geen afbreuk aan hierdie prioriteit te doen nie en
beklemtoon die feit dat die kerkverband die heel hoogste prioriteit hieraan sal moet verleen, anders kan die
voorstetting van opleiding aan fakulteite self in die gedrang kom.
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