*Please note that this ECD outlines the 40-classroom hour course and the 30-hour classroom course plus 10 hours of directed learning activities (DLAs). Any course specific information is italicized.
Fall 2014/Pasadena
IS500
Cormode
IS500: TOUCHSTONE (4 Units: 160 hours). Scott Cormode.
DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on vocation. It teaches students the meaning of vocation and then invites them to plan a course of study that will prepare them for that calling. The course will also address issues that regularly arise as students investigate vocation (e.g. finances).
LEARNING OUTCOMES: (1) Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theological concept of vocation; (2) students will demonstrate an ability to use practical theology to make sense of everyday situations; (3) Students will demonstrate knowledge of personal finance; (4) Students will investigate spiritual practices.
COURSE FORMAT: For courses meeting on Tuesday-Thursday, 1:00-2:50pm & Monday-Wednesday, 11:00-12:50pm: This class meets twice weekly for two hour sessions for a total of 40 instructional hours in the classroom for lecture and discussion (including 10 hours of participation in vocation and formation groups).
For the course meeting on Wednesday, 6:30-9:20pm: This class meets once per week for three hour sessions for a total of 30 hours of classroom instruction for lecture and discussion (including 10 hours of participation in vocation and formation groups) plus 10 hours of directed learning activities for a total of 40 instructional hours.
REQUIRED READING:
Branson, Mark and Juan Martinez. Churches, Cultures & Leadership. IVP, 2011. ISBN: 978-0830839261, Pub. Price $25.00 [270 pp.].
Scharen, Christian. Faith as a Way of Life. Eerdmans, 2008. ISBN: 978-0802862310, Pub. Price $16.00 [152 pp.].
Online Reader (58 articles; 29 teaching videos).
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT: For courses meeting on Tuesday-Thursday, 1:00-2:50pm & Monday-Wednesday, 11:00-12:50pm (40 class instructional hours):
422 pages of required book reading. [28 hours]
58 online articles. [15 hours]
Viewing 29 videos of Fuller Professors. [10 hours].
Completion of five 750-word essays using practical theology to address everyday issues (50%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #3]. [45 hours].
Completion of spiritual exercises including Examen and writing a lament (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #4]. [3 hours].
Completion of a written financial plan and a money autobiography (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #3]. [7 hours]
Completion of an essay on vocation and a written curricular plan (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1]. [6 hours].
Completion of Interview on vocation (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1]. [6 hours].
For the course meeting on Wednesday, 6:30-9:20pm (30 class instructional hours + 10 hours of DLAs):
422 pages of required book reading. [28 hours]
58 online articles. [15 hours]
Viewing 29 videos of Fuller Professors. [10 hours].
Completion of six 750-word essays using practical theology to address everyday issues (50%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #3]. [55 hours (10 of which count as DLAs)].
Completion of spiritual exercises including Examen and writing a lament (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #4]. [3 hours].
Completion of a written financial plan and a money autobiography (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #3]. [7 hours].
Completion of an essay on vocation and a written curricular plan (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1]. [6 hours].
Completion of Interview on vocation (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1]. [6 hours].
PREREQUISITES: None. Recommended in first year of study.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets a core integrative requirement in the 120 MDiv Program.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.