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Facing theological ed’s existential crisis

Four schools and the creative paths they’re charting

At a 2015 gathering of educators in Pittsburgh, Stephen Graham of the Association of Theological Schools had one pressing question: Is it time to reset theological education?

“The ordinary solutions are just not sufficient anymore for many schools,” he said.

Since then, a number of seminaries have opted to sell their campuses, rent space, or merge with other institutions. Some have closed.