Preparation in Context: Comparative Outcomes of Alternative Clergy Training in the ELCA

Training requirements for ordained clergy vary widely between US denominations, but the most common qualifications include the Master of Divinity (MDiv), a 3-year professional degree typically earned in residence full-time at a seminary or school of theology following completion of an undergraduate...

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Published in:Review of religious research
Main Author: Porter, Nathaniel D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer [2016]
In: Review of religious research
Year: 2016, Volume: 58, Issue: 2, Pages: 319-338
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Evangelical Lutheran Church in America / Pastor / Effectiveness / Vocational training / Ministers' training institute
IxTheo Classification:FB Theological education
KBQ North America
KDG Free church
RB Church office; congregation
Further subjects:B Religious Capital
B Congregations
B ELCA
B Lutheran
B Seminary
B Clergy
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