Phillips Theological Seminary : 2003 Seminar
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“All My Students: Thinking Critically About Critical Reflection”
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Cast (in order of appearance):
Dr. Susan Owens, Professor of Christian Education
Dr. Bill Mack, Professor of Ethics and Society
Dr. Jan Willbanks, Professor of Theology
Dr. Alison Lake, Professor of Church History
Dr. Mike Lowe, Professor of New Testament
Ms. Karen Neill, a 2nd year student
It is almost 1:00 p.m., and a faculty senate meeting is about to begin. However, several members of the faculty are already engaged in a spirited conversation about the latest round of student portfolio reviews.
“We’ve agreed that critical reflection is an essential skill for ministry that we ought to be teaching in all of our classes,” remarked Susan.
“Definitely,” responded Bill. “Our students need to be able to evaluate their theological perspectives in the broadest possible context. Each one needs to see their own tradition’s strengths while acknowledging its gaps. Yet our recent experience with student portfolio reviews suggests to me that too many of our students aren’t catching onto those critical, analytical skills.”
“Even worse,” added Jan, “many seem to avoid anything like critical reflection. As I read their assignments, it’s as if they’re primarily looking for voices that agree with them rather than voices that challenge them to think through issues in alternate ways.” ...
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“All My Students: Thinking Critically About Critical Reflection”
{excerpt}
Cast (in order of appearance):
Dr. Susan Owens, Professor of Christian Education
Dr. Bill Mack, Professor of Ethics and Society
Dr. Jan Willbanks, Professor of Theology
Dr. Alison Lake, Professor of Church History
Dr. Mike Lowe, Professor of New Testament
Ms. Karen Neill, a 2nd year student
It is almost 1:00 p.m., and a faculty senate meeting is about to begin. However, several members of the faculty are already engaged in a spirited conversation about the latest round of student portfolio reviews.
“We’ve agreed that critical reflection is an essential skill for ministry that we ought to be teaching in all of our classes,” remarked Susan.
“Definitely,” responded Bill. “Our students need to be able to evaluate their theological perspectives in the broadest possible context. Each one needs to see their own tradition’s strengths while acknowledging its gaps. Yet our recent experience with student portfolio reviews suggests to me that too many of our students aren’t catching onto those critical, analytical skills.”
“Even worse,” added Jan, “many seem to avoid anything like critical reflection. As I read their assignments, it’s as if they’re primarily looking for voices that agree with them rather than voices that challenge them to think through issues in alternate ways.” ...
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