Teaching for Transformation Webinar - 7th October 2026
Are you ready to move beyond “content delivery” and embrace an approach that truly engages learners?
Join us for this free webinar on October 7th at 19:00 CET, introducing IBTS’s Learning-Centred (LC) approach - a distinctive method in theological education designed to shift the focus from what students learn to how they engage with learning.
This webinar will give you an overview of the Teaching for Transformation course and provide a chance to ask your questions directly.
Sign up via the contact form below.
The Learning-Centred approach is:
Unique: A rare and innovative method, practised by only a handful of schools worldwide.
Transformative: Helps learners become thinkers, not just recipients of information.
Practical: Equips participants to design and deliver more engaging, learning-centred education.
Multiplying: Functions as a “train-the-trainer” model so you can apply and share the approach in your own context.
How to design classes that put learners at the centre of the process.
Practical strategies for creating engaging, transformative learning experiences.
Real-world examples of how educators have reshaped their teaching using this method.
Ways to apply the approach immediately in your own setting.
Matthew Norman an Education Specialist for IBTS and Senior Director of Field Ministries, CBF Global Missions, blends a passion for learning-centered education with practical theology. With a profound commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, he champions innovative approaches to education within religious contexts. Norman's work at the intersection of academia and faith reflects his dedication to nurturing inclusive, progressive communities grounded in thoughtful dialogue and mutual respect. Through his leadership, he encourages individuals to embrace complexity and engage in nuanced discussions, ultimately fostering a deeper understanding of both educational principles and theological concepts. Norman’s research includes Learning-centered Pedagogy, Missiology, Practical Theology, Church in a Post-Secular Context, Leadership Development, Learning, and Theological Education.