Pedagogical Imagination in ATS Schools

Discover innovative approaches to theological education with the Summer 2026 issue of Auburn Studies. This report explores how graduate theological schools across North America are reimagining teaching and learning to foster belonging, diversity, and transformative leadership. Drawing on research with faculty and leaders from 25 schools, the study highlights relational, inclusive, and trauma-informed pedagogies, flexible and student-centered learning designs, and practical frameworks rooted in Indigenous Appreciative Inquiry. Learn how educators are building classrooms and communities where every student can flourish, and how institutions are adapting to serve an increasingly diverse world. Ideal for educators, administrators, and anyone interested in the future of theological education.