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Archives in the Seminary Classroom

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper explores the integration of archival materials into seminary education, focusing on their pedagogical value for both in-person and distance-learning students preparing for ministry. Drawing on two case studies from United Lutheran Seminary courses, the paper demonstrates how working with primary sources cultivates critical thinking, historical awareness, and interpretive skills essential for theological education and pastoral leadership. Students learn to analyze historical documents, synthesize sources, and draw theological insights from archival texts. Particular attention is given to strategies for overcoming access challenges for online learners, including the use of LibGuides and digitization efforts.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

DOI: 10.31046/4zzrkr13

Author: Victoria Jesswein

Language: English

Topic: Digital and Traditional Archives Management

Subfield: Conservation

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7102393044

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