Attempt Great Things for God: Theological Education in Diaspora

Chloe T. Sun is professor of Old Testament at Logos Evangelical Seminary, the first fully accredited seminary in the United States that is dedicated to communities of Mandarin speakers. Sun is the author of eight books. A prominent leader in the global Chinese Christian community, she publishes in both Chinese and English.

Praise for the TEBT series:

"At once visionary and realistic, the books in this series offer fresh, short, and very different answers to the question, ’What is theological education for?’ Studies of that question have appeared every couple of decades and seem to assume that ’one-size-fits-all’ answers are possible. What’s new and groundbreaking here is that a group of theological educators from a broad array of very different religious traditions address the question in conversation with one another and in light of the changing place of faith communities in contemporary culture."
— David H. Kelsey
Yale Divinity School

"The authors of this series invite us into an exercise of the imagination—to let loose of the theological school models we know so well and instead craft ways that we teach and learn as if we are living in the new Jerusalem. This is daring work. Will we have the will to grasp it? I encourage you to read and see."
— Emilie M. Townes
Vanderbilt University Divinity School

"I would be hard-pressed to name any other resource that even approaches this series in its visionary outlook and wide perspective on the challenges and opportunities currently facing theological education. The authors represent an unparalleled selection of leaders in theological education whose views and experiences point to different paths into the future, all leading to true excellence and relevance in theological education."
— Justo L. González
author of The History of Theological Education

"At a time of massive changes in churches and theological schools, as well as in society generally, the twelve-book series Theological Education between the Times presents an indispensable resource. Many people, especially younger generations, question as never before the necessity of religious practice or even belonging to a congregation. In this new context, the repercussions for theological education are many: What adjustments must leaders make to maintain support? How can faculty modify programs to meet the demands of modern times? What message will attract prospective students? Astute theological educators from diverse backgrounds prayed together and engaged in conversations that contributed to the authorship of this lucid and compelling series intended for anyone concerned about the fate of religion in society."
— Katarina Schuth, OSF
Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

"This book fills a gap in our knowledge of theological education in the diaspora by showcasing the story of Logos Evangelical Seminary. Chloe Sun challenges the narrative of decline of theological education in America and helps us reimagine the future of theological training with vision and hope. I highly recommend this insightful text."
— Kwok Pui-lan
Candler School of Theology at Emory University

"This book will make you experience the magnificently powerful testimony of how Holy Spirit shapes and works on an individual and institution to glorify God's kingdom, while serving as the lodestar leading to fruitful diasporic theological education in the time in between times."
— Stephen Lee
former Chairman of the Board at Logos Evangelical Seminary

Interpretation
"Chloe Sun’s testimony to the founding and operations of Logos Seminary—the first Mandarin-speaking seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)—and her nuanced interpretation of why its precedent matters for the diversification of theological education and deeper knowledge of God should be required reading for any teachers and classrooms seeking to probe the complexities of contemporary theological education into the foreseeable future."