Bernhard Ott – författare

The author sees God as a gracious parent, intent on a restored relationship with humans.  It is that ongoing effort which Ott calls the Shalom Project.     Ott believes that "God wants a Shalom people," a community of the faithful who together love God and each other, and then live in the world within that strength.

A ‘second reformation’ in global theology is currently taking place. In the Majority World, evangelical theological education is growing rapidly and increasing its global impact. Scholars are applying the fruits of their research in Biblical and theological fields to their contexts to serve the needs of theological students and churches and their leaders. One of the most significant trends within this growth of global theological education is the increasing emergence of evangelical doctoral programs.Starting with a major consultation in Beirut in 2010, ICETE’s Doctoral Initiative has been working to provide resources to develop and equip these programs. This book contains the results of that work, including the Beirut Benchmarks for Research Doctoral Programs (2010), the Beirut Benchmarks for Professional Doctorates (2011), and a well-developed series of statements on best practices, which explain, amplify, and help apply the Benchmarks. Written out of a commitment to excellence, and a belief that such excellence is honouring to God, and of service to His Church, this work will benefit doctoral programs, students and supervisors working both in the Majority World and the West.

A ‘second reformation’ in global theology is currently taking place. In the Majority World, evangelical theological education is growing rapidly and increasing its global impact. Scholars are applying the fruits of their research in Biblical and theological fields to their contexts to serve the needs of theological students and churches and their leaders. One of the most significant trends within this growth of global theological education is the increasing emergence of evangelical doctoral programs.Starting with a major consultation in Beirut in 2010, ICETE’s Doctoral Initiative has been working to provide resources to develop and equip these programs. This book contains the results of that work, including the Beirut Benchmarks for Research Doctoral Programs (2010), the Beirut Benchmarks for Professional Doctorates (2011), and a well-developed series of statements on best practices, which explain, amplify, and help apply the Benchmarks. Written out of a commitment to excellence, and a belief that such excellence is honouring to God, and of service to His Church, this work will benefit doctoral programs, students and supervisors working both in the Majority World and the West.

Historically education has been driven from behind – the history, and above – the educational institution. Traditions and adherence requirements have led to inflexible models of school leadership that are focused on administration and rife with educational politics. In contrast, today’s theological landscape needs institutions with a grassroots-driven educational system, looking to a future that is biblically and theologically grounded. This publication, an English translation from the original German focuses on the leadership and curriculum development required for such a paradigm shift. Ott comprehensively assesses trends in current theological education across the world with detailed reference to wider trends in global tertiary education. Written primarily for those in leadership roles at theological schools and training institutions, this handbook is an essential resource for equipping the next generation of leaders in theological education.

À travers le monde émergent, la formation théologique évangélique connaît actuellement une croissance sans précédent. L’une des tendances les plus importantes de cette croissance est l’émergence progressive de programmes de doctorat évangéliques. Après une rencontre majeure à Beyrouth en 2010, le Conseil International de la Formation Théologique Évangélique (ICETE) a décidé de développer des ressources pour soutenir les écoles doctorales du monde émergent et les aider dans leur aspiration à une amélioration continue. Cet ouvrage présente ainsi ces ressources, y compris « les standards de Beyrouth » pour les programmes de doctorat, et une série de bonnes pratiques pour la formation doctorale. Inspiré par un engagement envers l’excellence, qui honore Dieu et se met au service de son Église, ce travail profitera aux écoles doctorales, aux étudiants et aux directeurs de thèse, aussi bien dans le monde émergent que dans le monde occidental.

À travers le monde émergent, la formation théologique évangélique connaît actuellement une croissance sans précédent. L’une des tendances les plus importantes de cette croissance est l’émergence progressive de programmes de doctorat évangéliques. Après une rencontre majeure à Beyrouth en 2010, le Conseil International de la Formation Théologique Évangélique (ICETE) a décidé de développer des ressources pour soutenir les écoles doctorales du monde émergent et les aider dans leur aspiration à une amélioration continue. Cet ouvrage présente ainsi ces ressources, y compris « les standards de Beyrouth » pour les programmes de doctorat, et une série de bonnes pratiques pour la formation doctorale. Inspiré par un engagement envers l’excellence, qui honore Dieu et se met au service de son Église, ce travail profitera aux écoles doctorales, aux étudiants et aux directeurs de thèse, aussi bien dans le monde émergent que dans le monde occidental.

Historically education has been driven from behind – the history, and above – the educational institution. Traditions and adherence requirements have led to inflexible models of school leadership that are focused on administration and rife with educational politics. In contrast, today’s theological landscape needs institutions with a grassroots-driven educational system, looking to a future that is biblically and theologically grounded. This publication, an English translation from the original German focuses on the leadership and curriculum development required for such a paradigm shift. Ott comprehensively assesses trends in current theological education across the world with detailed reference to wider trends in global tertiary education. Written primarily for those in leadership roles at theological schools and training institutions, this handbook is an essential resource for equipping the next generation of leaders in theological education.

Theologische Ausbildung ist im Umbruch. Bildungsreformen, Paradigmenwechsel in der Pädagogik, Informationstechnologien, Qualitätsmanagement und Akkreditierung sind nur einige der Stichworte in diesem Zusammenhang. Dieses Handbuch richtet sich an alle, die mit theologischer Ausbildung zu tun haben.

Wie kann diese Welt wieder ins Lot kommen? Das beschäftigt nicht nur uns Menschen, das beschäftigt auch Gott. Dass Gott sein Reich aufrichtet, heißt nichts anderes, als dass er seine Welt wieder ins Lot bringen wird. Dabei setzt er bei der Transformation des Menschen an: Nichts braucht diese Welt dringender als aufrechte, integre und dienende Menschen. Tugenden und Charakter sind gefragt.Genau davon spricht die Bibel. Sei es die Weisheit des Alten Testaments oder das Leben und die Lehre von Jesus – immer geht es darum, wie Menschen in Beziehung zu ihrem Schöpfer wahrhaftig Menschen werden können. Bernhard Ott zeigt anschaulich, dass es beim christlichen Glauben nicht darum geht, dass wir vom Menschsein erlöst, sondern zum Menschsein befreit werden. Mit dem Menschen und mit der ganzen Schöpfung wird es dann gut, wenn wir die Musik des Himmels hören und danach tanzen.Ausgehend von der Bergpredigt und im Gespräch mit Dietrich Bonhoeffer und Martin Buber fragt der Autor in diesem Buch nach den Werten und Tugenden des Reiches Gottes und wie diese in unserem Leben Gestalt gewinnen können.