Leading Theological Education Through a Changing Europe

What does faithful leadership in theological education look like amid cultural change, secularization, and global realignment? In this insightful conversation, Marvin Oxenham offers a grounded and hopeful perspective on the state of theological education in Europe. Drawing from his leadership with the European Council for Theological Education and his work across multiple global networks, Marvin challenges narratives of decline and highlights growth, innovation, and renewed opportunity for the church and academy across Europe.

🎧 Tune In to Discover

• Why theological education in Europe is not fading but evolving

• How cultural diversity and migration are reshaping ministry preparation

• What distributed leadership and bi-vocational ministry mean for training leaders

• How accreditation and quality assurance function across Europe’s varied systems

• Why micro-credentials present new opportunities for theological education

🎙️ Inside the Episode

01:50 – The spiritual landscape of Europe today and common misconceptions

05:08 – Surprising growth trends in European theological education

07:17 – Distributed leadership and bi-vocational ministry formation

10:15 – Why “evangelical” was removed from ECTE’s name

13:22 – How accreditation works across Europe’s diverse systems

25:15 – What micro-credentials are and why they matter for theology

35:03 – The greatest threat and opportunity facing theological education in Europe

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