Learning knows no end

As a former professor at Knox College I would like to build on Clive Ervine's article in May. Firstly there should be a constant updating of theology and biblical interpretation to reflect not just what the professor believes and has studied but also the different opinions that are currently being expressed in these disciplines. It is important students realize that people in their congregation are reading books by Bishop John Spong, Walter Wink, Marcus Borg and the writers of the Jesus Seminars. Usually, only people in the congregation with the professional training to lead these groups are the minister and a fortunate congregation that has a diaconal minister as well. But they need to go on learning in order to help others to learn.
I received a very good foundational preparation in the Bible and theology as a student at Knox College, including both biblical languages. But after graduation through conferences and personal reading I realized there were many other people out there worth listening to as well. Theological education does not stop at the college convocation. It is actually just beginning.