Glocal Learning for Lived Theology & World Christianity: Balancing Online Content Delivery & Local Contextual Application

The Overseas Ministries Study Center (OMSC) at Princeton Theological Seminary launched an online certificate program in lived theology and world Christianity in the 2022-23 academic year.  This year-long academic course introduces scholars and church leaders from around the world to practical theology and qualitative research with a focus on applying these methods to their own unique contexts. This presentation will provide an evaluation and exposition of the program’s most recent innovation: the use of “learning hubs” based in specific geographic locations where select students can meet in person to discuss what they are learning and their application.  In this way, the shared uniform content that learners engage in online is grounded in a local context and community.