From the Biblical Theological Institute in Zagreb to the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek: A Look Back (1972–2022)
From the Biblical Theological Institute in Zagreb to the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek: A Look Back (1972–2022)

Summary/Abstract: In addition to preaching and performing miracles, Jesus Christ also taught his audiences. Why did he do this? Wasn’t preaching enough? Teaching prepares the mind so that the heart becomes ready to accept God’s messages under the influence of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, teaching, knowledge, and understanding are strategically crucial in God’s economy of time because theology is a valuable discipline. In this short essay, I aim to outline the stages of development – the functional paradigm of the Evangelical Theological Seminary from its inception to the present day. Before the decision to start formal biblical and theological education was made in 1969, the Presbytery of the Pentecostal Church of Christ (KPC) in the former Yugoslavia annually organized and held weekly seminars for pastors and preachers. Additionally, during this time, manuals of theology and Christian pedagogy were printed to assist in pastoral work. For me, the years spanning from 1985 and 2003 were particularly impactful, as they contributed greatly to my life, learning, and spiritual growth.

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