Tag: Narrative

  • Transformative Learning: A Case Study Using Oral Narrative and Participatory Communication

    Transformative Learning: A Case Study Using Oral Narrative and Participatory Communication

    This research investigates the impact of radio drama-based participatory training on Zambian caregivers of abused and exploited children. It analyzes whether this oral strategy leads to significant changes in knowledge and beliefs. Results showed a 40% improvement in the treatment group’s knowledge and beliefs, highlighting the effectiveness of narrative transport and participatory narrative instruction.

  • Treasuring Christ in Seminary

    Treasuring Christ in Seminary

    This is as an exemplary book that combines a high view of Scripture and evangelical theology with narrative preaching. Armstrong, through his sermons, demonstrates the compatibility of these elements, making the book particularly valuable for theological conservatives.

  • Narrative Theology

    Narrative Theology

    We are excited to share a collection of resources on the theme of Narrative Theology, compiled to complement the OralityTalks Webinar featuring Tom Steffen held on March 8, 2024. Check out the recording of the webinar and download the presentation used by Tom Steffen. More resources on Narrative on GOMAP and the corresponding training materials on the I-OS…

  • The Return of Oral Hermeneutics

    The Return of Oral Hermeneutics

    As Good Today as It Was for the Hebrew Bible and First-Century Christianity by Tom Steffen and William Bjoraker Foreword by R. Daniel Shaw Have Western exegetes turned an Eastern book into a Western one? Has our fondness for a fixed printed text capable of being analyzed with precision and exactitude blinded us to other…

  • Character Theology

    Character Theology

    Engaging God through His Cast of Characters by Tom Steffen and Ray Neu Foreword by Samuel E. Chiang Character Theology provides a natural, universal way for the world to engage God through his chosen cast of characters. As the media eras continue to change (oral to print to digital-virtual), too many Bible scholars, and consequently…