Research Proposal for Pastoral Study on Theology Graduates, Germany

Applied Research Ongoing

Client

Restauratio Institute, FAU & Church Leadership

Project Location

Germany / Europe (Theological Institutions)

Service Category

Applied research

Technical Area

Pastoral Ministry, Theological Education, Career Path Research

Situation

Lack of empirical data on why theology graduates do or do not enter pastoral ministry or leave ministry after a few years.

Solution

In order to find a solution FIFE is offering a technical support through a 2-segment research design: Segment 1 (institutional data query on enrolment/graduation); Segment 2 (Quantitative online survey of former theology students).

Objectives

  • 1 Establish empirical data on matriculation rates.
  • 2 Establish empirical data on pastoral entry rates.
  • 3 Establish empirical data on career choices among theology alumni.

Outcomes

  • Empirical evidence base to inform church leadership and theological training institutions.

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