The ICETE Programme for Academic Leadership (IPAL) was officially established in 2010 and arose out of the need to provide training to theological institutions in different regions of the world. IPAL provides a three-year cycle of four-day seminars for the professional development of evangelical academic leaders to help institutions in their pursuit of quality and excellence.
This publication is the first of three volumes intended to accompany and support the IPAL seminars as well as independently providing wider access to the principles required by academic leaders for institutional development.
Each chapter shares and illustrates the contributors’ expertise in and understanding of education, leadership and administration in the field of evangelical academic institutions. With an intentional awareness of a wide range of non-Western contexts this volume is a much-needed guide for senior administrators around the world.
Editorial Reviews
For many years I have been dreaming of the day when a handbook for academic leaders would be a reality. I was also hoping that the contributors could be from the global north and south with expertise in global theological education. My dream has come true! I am confident that the academic leadership in theological institutions will finally have a practical guide to enhance their noble mission in advancing theological education for the glory of God and the service of his church and world.
Rev Riad Kassis, PhD, International Director, International Council for Evangelical Theological Education
Director, Scholars Programme, Langham Partnership
Foundations for Academic Leadership represents a valuable contribution to theological education. The contributors speak from their experience in various regions of the world, providing a global perspective. The chapters cover important aspects of academic leadership and over helpful orientation to deans, presidents, and other leaders in theological schools. The book promises to be a useful tool for training seminars as well as a valuable resource guide.
Paul Sywulka, PhD, General Secretary, Asociación Evangélica de Educación Teológica en América Latina
President Emeritus, Central American eological Seminary, Guatemala City, Guatemala
