GLD
INITIATIVE
CONSORTIUM FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
In 2013, Southwestern Seminary hosted the first meeting to explore the possibility of establishing a Consortium for Theological Education which included seminary presidents and academic deans from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba (Habana, Santiago), Spain(Madrid, Seville), Guatemala, Honduras, México, Panamá, Uruguay, and Venezuela. In addition to these, there was representation in this meeting from several agencies: Bible League International, Bible Training Center for Pastors, Digital Bible Society, Hope for the Heart, International Evangelistic Association, and lifeway. The presidents and deans unanimously voted to form the Consortium.
Cooperative in Nature.
Global in Reach.
The Baptist Consortium for Global Leadership Initiative is a religious, voluntary, non-profit entity formed by the Baptist Educational Institutions (seminaries, universities, institutes) from countries around the world.
The Consortium is based on the voluntary affiliation of Baptist educational entities, around a mutual agreement of membership.
Training Leaders.
Strengthening Theological Education.
The purpose of the Consortium is to focus on and strengthen Baptist theological education through network, associations and strategic alliances, seeking to equip the next generation of Baptist theological educators, missionaries, pastors and church leaders.
The functions of the Consortium
Mutually recognize academic credits
Provide meetings (conferences, courses, workshops) to raise the academic level of administrators, teachers and students of the institutions
Exchange faculties and staff to provide courses and special events
Share academic resources(i.e., bibliographies, syllables, curricula)
Strengthen libraries with printed and electronic books
Establish an agreement for the use of library resources
Establish and maintain an intercommunication community (internet) to share educational resources
Promote training to offer online, virtual and extension courses
Adhere to the doctrinal statements of the Baptist Faith and Message