Fuller Seminary Partners with Minerva University to Launch the School for Incarnational Theopraxis

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Fuller Seminary Partners with Minerva University to Launch the School for Incarnational Theopraxis

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Dr. Ernie

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November 16, 2024

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Angela Ahrendts Named First Chair of the Council of Guardians

Pasadena, CA — Fuller Seminary has announced an exciting partnership with Minerva University to launch the School for Incarnational Theopraxis, a groundbreaking approach to theological education designed for the 21st century. The school reimagines how faith-based leadership and discipleship are cultivated by embracing decentralized, technology-enabled hubs that combine spiritual depth with real-world impact.

Renowned global leader Angela Ahrendts will serve as the inaugural Chair of the Council of Guardians, guiding the school’s mission to equip disciples for local and global contexts through a Spirit-led, action-oriented framework.

A New Model for Faith Formation

The School for Incarnational Theopraxis challenges traditional approaches to theological education, moving away from static institutions and toward dynamic, agile networks of learning and service. Rooted in the legacy of decentralized mission from Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and inspired by the adaptable framework of Littoral Spirituality, the school leverages modern technology and shared practices to create a global platform for discipleship.

This partnership allows Fuller Seminary to align its theological expertise with Minerva’s cutting-edge educational platform, enabling a model that is deeply immersive, contextually relevant, and globally connected.

A Framework for Evaluating Impact

The school incorporates a rubric inspired by the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. and Mother Teresa to evaluate the health and effectiveness of its hubs. This rubric focuses on measurable outcomes that reflect both spiritual growth and social transformation, using Minerva-style hashtags to highlight key values:

#StorySharing: Creating spaces for authentic storytelling to foster connection.
#ReconciliationInAction: Actively addressing conflicts and restoring relationships.
#ConsecrationToService: Encouraging members to recommit to sacrificial service.
#CommunityHealth: Cultivating spiritual, emotional, and relational well-being.
#TransformativeImpact: Addressing local needs and driving real change.
#GlobalCollaboration: Sharing insights and learning across a global network.
#LeadershipByExample: Modeling humility, service, and Spirit-led decision-making.
#FaithInnovation: Leveraging new tools and approaches to advance the mission.
#RitualAlignment: Anchoring communities through shared practices like Encommunication.
#MeasuredLove: Demonstrating the fruit of love through visible, measurable outcomes.

Key Features of the School

1. Lightweight Hubs for Local Impact

The school replaces traditional campuses with small, agile hubs that operate within local communities. These hubs enable students to serve and learn contextually, reducing the financial and managerial burdens of large institutional structures.

2. A Global Digital Platform

A state-of-the-art platform connects the hubs, offering:

Interactive Learning: Spirit-led courses and mentorship tailored to individual contexts.
Collaboration Across Hubs: A global network for sharing insights and building collective discernment.
Spiritual Growth Tracking: AI-powered tools to help disciples reflect on their growth and identify new paths for development.

3. Callings, Not Degrees

Instead of traditional degrees, the school identifies Callings that reflect readiness for mission-oriented leadership:

Reconcilers: Healing divisions and fostering unity.
Catalysts: Leading action and addressing systemic injustices.
Messengers: Amplifying insights and connecting global hubs.
Stewards: Cultivating relational health and alignment with mission.
Witnesses: Inspiring others through visible, authentic faith.

4. Encommunication as a Foundational Practice

At the heart of the school is Encommunication, a recurring practice that builds community through:

Storytelling: Sharing personal testimonies of faith and transformation.
Reconciliation: Addressing conflicts and fostering unity.
Consecration: Recommitting to sacrificial service in the model of Christ.

This ritual not only unites communities locally but also connects them to the broader global network.

Quotes from Leadership

Angela Ahrendts (Chair of the Council of Guardians):
“This school represents a new paradigm in theological education. It is agile, impactful, and deeply aligned with the challenges of our time, equipping disciples to live out their faith with authenticity and courage.”
Dr. Evelyn Foster, President of Fuller Seminary:
“The School for Incarnational Theopraxis embodies Fuller’s mission to innovate boldly while remaining grounded in Gospel truth. It equips leaders who can meet the spiritual and social demands of today’s world.”
Dr. Jonathan Quinn, Minerva University Representative:
“This partnership integrates Minerva’s transformative global platform with Fuller’s theological expertise, creating an education model that is adaptive, dynamic, and results-driven.”

Launch Timeline

The first cohort of students will begin in Fall 2026, with applications opening in Spring 2026.

For More Information

Visit: Fuller Seminary – School for Incarnational Theopraxis

About Fuller Seminary

Fuller Seminary, located in Pasadena, CA, is a global leader in theological education, preparing leaders to embody Christ in a rapidly changing world.

About Minerva University

Minerva University is a pioneering institution known for its innovative global learning platform, fostering adaptability and impact in the modern age.

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