Challenges of Teaching Bible: Eric C. Smith

The Wabash Center's Dialogue On Teaching

Eric C. Smith is Associate Professor of Early Christian Texts and Traditions and Co-Director of the Doctor of Ministry in Prophetic Leadership Program at Iliff School of Theology.
What does it mean to create and sustain learner centered approaches for courses in Bible? When Bible courses are not neutral nor benign, but acknowledge a political dynamism in the conversation, what is the role of the teacher? What does it take to develop relevant courses for Bible in this day and time?