Disciple Mentoring: Theological Education by Extension
All over the world, churches are being pastored and led by people who have not been trained in traditional seminaries. For many, distance, family, finances, and a myriad of other practicalities make it impossible for them to be a part of the religious educational system. Theological Education by Extension (TEE) seeks to educate those who are already serving in the local church. Instead of confining students to a rigid system that takes them away from their families, ministries, and lives. TEE comes to where the students are allowing them more immediate access to biblical studies and theological training. Disciple Mentoring sets forth a historic overview of TEE, provides foundational steps for laying out a TEE program, and also gives an updated report on TEE for the new millennium.
A Communication in Theological Education – New Directions
Edited by Michael Traber
CHANGE AND CONTINUITY AMONG TRIBES: The Idu Mishmis of Arunachal Pradesh
This book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding about the post-colonial research trends on the Idu Mishmi community of Arunachal Pradesh, which was considered as an important tribe since the pre-colonial and colonial days. It takes into account the historicity of the tribe and brings into light the change and continuity in the context of emerging realities of a bordering state. It takes stock of some ground realities pertaining to issues of daily life to sociocultural aspects to the issues of resource mobilization. In exploring these issues and concerns confronting the Idu Mishmis, the challenge has been taken up by the current generation scholars having different academic backgrounds cutting across the disciplinary boundaries.
EDUCATIONAL STATUS OF SCHEDULED CASTES: Attainment and Challenges
The volume presents findings of a large scale national survey sponsored by ICSSR on Education Status of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in India. The study covers 98 districts across 22 states. Though the research is primarily focused on SCs, it also studies non-SC/STs as a control group. The findings are based on a survey of more than 23 thousand SC and over 9 thousand non-SC households, more than 23 thousand SC and around 8 thousand non-SC/ST students studying at different levels – upper primary, secondary, higher secondary and college – from government and private schools/colleges. The study focuses on three dimensions of the institutional education system: (1) the socio-economic and cultural background of the students which enable or hinder them to get access to educational institutions at different levels; (2) institutional setup and its function where the students enter, interact with teachers and other students and undergo the process of learning; and (3) aspirations and performance of the students in the examinations.
EDUCATIONAL STATUS OF SCHEDULED TRIBES: Attainment and Challenges
Ghanshyam Shah, K. Sujatha and Sukhadeo Thorat
The volume presents findings of a large scale national survey sponsored by ICSSR on Education Status of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. The study covers 69 districts across 15 states. Though the research is primarily focused on STs, it also studies non-STs as a control group. The findings are based on a survey of 14,924 ST and 5,919 non-ST households, 15,575 ST and 4,924 non-ST students studying at different levels – upper primary, secondary, higher secondary and college – from government and private schools/colleges. The study focuses on three dimensions of the institutional education system: (1) the socio-economic and cultural background of the students which enable or hinder them to get access to educational institutions at different levels; (2) institutional setup and its function where the students enter, interact with teachers and other students and undergo the process of learning; and (3) aspirations and performance of the students in the examinations.
HANDBOOK OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN WORLD CHRISTIANITY: Theological Perspectives – Ecumenical Trends – Regional Surveys
The series publishes studies that will help the global church learn not only from past and present, but also from privative and prophetic voices for the future. The editors and the publisher particularly pray that the series as a public space will encourage the southern churches to make an important contribution to the shopping of a healthy future for global Christianity. The editors invite theological seminaries and universities from around the world to submit relevant scholarly dissertations for possible publication in the series. It is hoped that the series will provide a forum for South-to-South as well as South-to-North dialogues.
JESUIT EDUCATION – Formation for Transformation
Jesuit Education is a key mission of a worldwide religious order called the Society of Jesus. The essence and purpose
PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH: Social Work Perspective (Second Edition)
Since the publication of first edition of this book, social research in general and social work research in particular, have
Releasing the Angel: Saluting All Who Teach
All teachers are springtime workers in trusting that the seeds they sow in their students will produce one day people who make a difference in the wider community. Releasing the Angel issues from a similar act of faith that it will prove to be a book that teachers and other might leave open on their tables and from which they might gleam some occasional inspiration. Schools abound in Angels and not all of them are women nor are they all teachers! The school custodian, the nurse, the cafeteria director, the front desk receptionist, the school secretary—these are just a few of those people in our school communities whose angelic quality connects us to God in the ordinary and everyday.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL WORK (Third Edition)
Now in its Third Edition, completely revised and updated, Research in Social Work remains one of the most popular introductory
RESEARCH METHODS – HB
This book is mainly designed for students and researchers of social sciences and business administration. It is organised into six parts, covering 19 chapters, each comprehensively dealing with varied aspects of the problem under discussion. What distinguishes it from other works on the subject is that it combines the author’s personal observations—based on his extensive research experience—with the experiences of other scholars as reflected in the literature. The aim is not only to acquaint students with the judicious blend of elementary and theoretical knowledge in social research but also guide the researchers with the basic complexities of undertaking research.
The approach to analysis is interdisciplinary while examples from empirical studies conducted in Indian society make the text clearer. The book also offers the readers considerable flexibility in selecting the chapters in view of necessity and usefulness.
RESEARCH METHODS – PB
This book is mainly designed for students and researchers of social sciences and business administration. It is organised into six parts, covering 19 chapters, each comprehensively dealing with varied aspects of the problem under discussion. What distinguishes it from other works on the subject is that it combines the author’s personal observations—based on his extensive research experience—with the experiences of other scholars as reflected in the literature. The aim is not only to acquaint students with the judicious blend of elementary and theoretical knowledge in social research but also guide the researchers with the basic complexities of undertaking research.
The approach to analysis is interdisciplinary while examples from empirical studies conducted in Indian society make the text clearer. The book also offers the readers considerable flexibility in selecting the chapters in view of necessity and usefulness.
TEACHING IN SOCIAL WORK: An Educators’ Guide to Theory and Practice
Drawing from her extensive classroom and field experience, Jeane W. Anastas merges the “practice wisdom” of today’s social work educators with contemporary theories on instruction and learning. Built around a teacher- and student-in-situation framework, Teaching in Social Work examines the effect of social issues, professional norms and needs, and various educational settings on the interactions among educators, students, and the subjects they learn. The result is a singular volume that focuses specifically on teaching within the field of social work, identifying the factors that result in effective educational outcomes.
THE BASICS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH
This thorough revision of Babbies standard-setting text presents a succinct, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary examples, such as terrorism, Alzheimers disease, anti-gay prejudice and education, and the legalization of marijuana, introduce students to the “how-tos” and “whys” of social research methods. With increased emphasis on qualitative research and practical applications, this edition is authoritative yet student-friendly and engaging enough to help students connect the dots between the world of social research and the real world.
THE LOGIC OF SOCIAL RESEARCH
Arthur L. Stinchcombe has earned a reputation as a leading practitioner of methodology in sociology and related disciplines. Throughout his distinguished career he has championed the idea that to be an effective sociologist, one must use many methods. This incisive work introduces students to the logic of those methods.
