The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia : 2002 Seminar
Participant Information
Institution Name: The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
Address:
7301 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119-1794
Phone: 215-248-4616
Key Contacts:
Pamela Cooper-White, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology
Erik M. Heen, Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek
Philip D.W. Krey, President
Margaret A. Krych, C.F. Norton Professor of Christian Education and Theology
J. Paul Rajashekar, Dean
Timothy J. Wengert, Professor of the History of Christianity
Address:
7301 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119-1794
Phone: 215-248-4616
Key Contacts:
Pamela Cooper-White, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology
Erik M. Heen, Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek
Philip D.W. Krey, President
Margaret A. Krych, C.F. Norton Professor of Christian Education and Theology
J. Paul Rajashekar, Dean
Timothy J. Wengert, Professor of the History of Christianity
The Philadelphia faculty engaged issues of pedagogy and diversity, especially focusing on the question of “how to integrate multicultural and gender diversity within the framework of theological education.” The school completed a multicultural diversity audit of various aspects of institutional life—faculty, students, staff, and trustees; financial aid; and course syllabi. Out of this research, the faculty identified two issues: representational diversity and integration of diversity. In discussing these issues, the faculty realized that their primary aim was “a conscious attempt to integrate the gifts of diversity within the framework of a theological curriculum.” This aim became the center of discussion of a day-long faculty seminar.