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Adult MinistryEM 5560 Church Ministry with AdultsCourse DescriptionA survey of adult development and generational differences, adult learning processes, and the ministry perspectives and structures necessary to assist Christian adults to progress toward maturity in a church or parachurch context. Two or three hours. Course ObjectivesTo gain a deeper understanding of the generational and developmental differences among adults so as to have greater empathy for all adults and to structure educational experiences of greater relevance To identify the distinct characteristics of adults as learners and to interact critically with Malcolm Knowles’ andragogical emphasis To experience in class a variety of adult teaching/learning formats To reflect critically on church educational programming issues and appreciate the diversity of educational methods, settings and strategies utilized innovative adult ministry To gain some experience designing adult learning experiences To design a comprehensive adult education strategy for a local church or another Christian organization
Course TextsKenneth O Gangel and James C. Wilhoit, editors. The Christian Educator’s Handbook on Adult Education. Baker Books, 1993. Charles M. Sell. Transitions Through Adult Life. Zondervan, 1991. Sharan B. Merriam and Rosemary S. Caffarella. Learning in Adulthood. Jossey-Bass, 1999
EM 5576 Marriage and Family EnrichmentCourse DescriptionStudy of marriage and family from theological and social science viewpoints with a view to enriching them through methods and strategies of local church ministry. Students have the option of choosing projects to enrich their own marriage and family life or to prepare for marriage. Two or three hours. Course ObjectivesNot available Course TextsNot available EM 6963 Principles of DiscipleshipCourse DescriptionSee ME 6963. Course ObjectivesPrinciples of Discipleship is intended to help each student develop a philosophy of interpersonal ministry, harmonious with the mission of the church to make disciples of all nations. Each student will learn how to better understand an individual as a whole person in order that the Scriptures may be seen as relevant to all domains of life. Furthermore, every student will have the opportunity to discover practical ways of facilitating internal change for themselves and others. The purpose of this course is to enable the student to develop an intentional, whole life, developmental approach to the Great Commission. Too often, individuals who have received seminary training never develop a principle-based strategy of ministering. Therefore, much of what is done in the name of discipleship is mechanical and has no real direction. In Principles of Discipleship every student will be given the opportunity to integrate their seminary training and personal experiences into a strategy that is not mechanical or culturally bound but relevant to those who are being trained. Course TextsCrabb, Lawrence, and Dan Allender. Encouragement. Zondervan, 1984. Coleman, Robert. The Master Plan of Evangelism. Revell, 1993. Coleman, Robert, Timothy Beougher; Tom Phillips, and William A. Shell, eds. Disciplemaking: Training Leaders to Make Disciples. A series of cassette tapes and training manual developed by the Institute of Evangelism Billy Graham Center, 1994. Lawrence, Brother. Practice the Presence of God. Doubleday, 1977. Sabo, Michael Frank. The Life I Want In Christ. Michael Frank Sabo Publisher, 1996.
EM 7260 Small Group Processes in MinistryCourse DescriptionAn examination of the biblical and theological foundations of small group ministry, types of small groups and their place in church growth and ministry, small group dynamics, and leadership development. Three hours. Course ObjectivesTo form convictions concerning the biblical concept of Christian community as the foundational support for small group ministry. To understand the way differing models of ministry affect the kind of small group strategy used in that church To gain a more sophisticated understanding of the dynamics of the small group meeting through readings, classroom experiences, and small group experiential learning To understand the process of forming a small group strategy and ministry for the local church To understand the processes and structures of small group leadership development and supervision
Course TextsBill Donahue. Leading Life-Changing Small Groups. Grand Rapids: Zondervan/ Willow Creek Resources, 1996. Julie Gorman. Community That is Christian. Wheaton IL: Victor Books, 1994. Robert S. McGee. Search for Significance (Life Support Edition). Nashville: LifeWay Press, 1993. Ralph Neighbour Jr. Where Do We Go from Here? Rev Ed. Houston: Touch Publications, 2000.
ES 7575 Ministry to Troubled FamiliesCourse DescriptionA study of the dysfunctional family system and its effects on its members, an analysis of the process of recovery for adult children from such homes and a survey of guidelines and strategies for the church's ministry to troubled families. Three hours. Course ObjectivesThat you will be able to: Define the nature of dysfunctional families as well as functional ones, especially from a family systems viewpoint Describe the impact a dysfunctional family has on its members and society in general Support biblically the assertion that childhood family life impacts a person for life Identify and describe the various theories that explain the process of a dysfunctional family’s impact on its members Define the nature of alcoholism and addiction Describe the various theories of the cause of alcoholism Describe the alcoholic family system and compare it to other types of dysfunctional systems Describe some of the guidelines for treating addicts and recognize ways the church can support such treatment Describe various strategies and ministries the church can help in dealing with dysfunctional families Discuss (and utilize personally if needed) the process of recovery from the impact of a dysfunctional childhood family
Course TextsBrooks, Carolyn Seval, and Kethleen Fitzgerald Rice. Families in Recovery: Coming Full Circle. Baltimore: Paul H Brookes Publishing Co., 1997. Sell, Charles. Unfinished Business: Helping Adult Children to Resolve their Past. Portland, Oregon: Multnomah Press, 1989.
ES 8560 Adult Education TheoriesCourse DescriptionParticipants critically examine selected adult education theories in light of Scripture and consider their application to the task of the Christian educator. Each theory offers rich insights that can facilitate the learning that goes on among adults in church and parachurch settings. This course is a doctoral seminar open to advanced students with permission of the instructor. Offered alternate years. Three hours. Course ObjectivesNot available Course TextsNot available ES 8220 Teaching in Higher EducationCourse DescriptionAn examination of the instructional process in higher education emphasizing the preparation of materials and instructional design alternatives. This is a doctoral seminar open to advanced students with permission of the instructor. Offered alternate years. Three hours. Course ObjectivesNot available Course TextsNot available ES 8210 Curriculum Theory and DesignCourse DescriptionAn examination of the guidelines for the development of a coherent curriculum. Discussion of application of curricular theory to religious instruction. This is a doctoral seminar open to advanced students with permission of the instructor. Three hours. Course ObjectivesTopics for discussion: curricular design elements: traditional and contemporary, issues in the planning and development of curriculum, and application of curriculum theory to religious instruction Course TextsSlattery, Patrick. Curriculum Development in the Postmodern Era. New York: Garland Publishing, 1995. Tyler, Ralph. Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction. University of Chicago Press, 1949.
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