Presidential Address

Abstract

"In a day which emphasizes cooperation, anything for the sake of peace, a spirit of togetherness, it becomes necessary for those in the field of theological education to check their bearings and make sure that complacency has not taken the place of "contending for the faith." Under much pressure it is easily possible to lose a sharp sensitivity to our loftiest obligations in training men and women for Christian service. With the resurgence of religion everywhere, many think that Christianity as it is popularly presented is accomplishing its task. In one sense, it is a source of encouragement to know that over 100,000,000 Americans have identi· fied themselves with organized religion of one kind or another; and that there is an ever growing interest in religious literature; and that schools are expanding and multiplying. But are these indicative of a changed life, of higher moral standards, of deeper spiritual convictions? Have these produced a conscious awareness of the presence and power of a personal God dominating and controlling the individual life? "