Spring 2014/Fuller Online

ML523

Hankins

ML523: MENTORING (4 Units). Frank D. Hankins.

DESCRIPTION: This course is an in-depth study of mentoring as a life-shaping relationship between mentor, mentoree, and the Holy Spirit. Without circumventing the acquisition of skills, this course focuses on how mentoring affords an environment and relationship for shaping character and encouraging spiritual formation and soul care. The course underscores that no one ideal mentor exists, but that multiple mentors are needed. The dynamics for growing mentoring relationships will be explored. Focus will be given to the need for mentoring balance with mentors, peer mentors, and mentorees (mentoring 360). Context will be in view including cross-cultural and cross-generational mentoring. The student will consider current mentoring models and strategies for the emerging generation. Course design seeks to foster both personal applications and applications in the student’s current context and ministry.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of this course, students will have (1) described various types of mentoring and their dynamics; (2) understood the way mentoring affects spiritual growth and character development; (3) learned strategies to implement culturally relevant mentoring in their ministry contexts; (4) written a personal mentoring case study applicable to their current and future leadership practice.

COURSE FORMAT: This course will be conducted online on a ten-week schedule aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar. Weekly sessions include group interaction in forums, film observation, book reviews, and personal reflection on journey with mentors.

REQUIRED READING: If students have read any required text for another course, select an alternative text from Recommended Reading. All of the following are required:

Benner, David G. Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship & Direction. InterVarsity Press, 2002. ISBN: 978-0830832705, Pub. Price $16.00 [194 pp.assigned].

Dunn, Richard R. and Jana L. Sundene. Shaping the Journey of Emerging Adults: Life-Giving Rhythms for Spiritual Transformation. InterVarsity, 2012. ISBN: 978-0830834693, Pub. Price $18.00 [244 pages assigned].

Hankins, Frank D. ML523 Course Reader on Mentoring. Available free as a PDF on course shell [49 pp. assigned].

Johnson, W. Brad, and Charles R. Ridley. The Elements of Mentoring. Palgrave MacMillan, 2004. ISBN: 978-1403964014, Pub. Price $21.50 [134 pp. assigned].

Pue, Carson. Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom for Developing Character, Calling, and Competency. Baker Books, 2005. ISBN: 978-0801091872, Pub. Price $20.00 [250 pp. assigned].

Stanley, Paul D. and J. Robert Clinton. Connecting: Finding the Mentors You Need to Be Successful in Life. NavPress, 1992. ISBN: 978-3909131020, Pub. Price $14.99 [219 pp. assigned].

RECOMMENDED READING:

Allen, Holly Catterton and Christine Lawton Ross. Intergenerational Christian Formation: Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community and Worship. IVP Academic, 2012. ISBN: 978-0830839810, Pub. Price $22.00.

Anderson, Keith and Randy Reese. Spiritual Mentoring: A Guide for Seeking and Giving Direction. InterVarsity Press, 1999. ISBN: 978-0830822102, Pub. Price $15.00.

Clinton, J. Robert and Richard W. Clinton. The Mentor Handbook. Barnabas Publishers, 1991. ISBN: 978-0971045484, Pub. Price $22.00 Order as PDF download at $11.00 at http://bobbyclinton.com/store/books-manuals/the-mentor-handbook/.

Egeler, Dan. Mentoring Millennials: Shaping the Next Generation. NavPress, 2003. ISBN: 978-1576833827, Pub. Price $12.99.

González, Justo L. Mentors as Instruments of God´s Call: Biblical Reflections. United Methodist Church General Board of Higher Ed, 2009. ISBN: 9780938162803. Purchase at $5.95 at http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=833170&rank=1&txtSearchQuery=Mentors+as+Instruments+of+God+Call

Krallman, Günter. Mentoring for Mission: A Handbook on Leadership Principles Exemplified by Jesus Christ. 2nd edition. Authentic, 2003. ISBN: 978-9627415053. ***OUT OF PRINT.

Lewis, Rick. Mentoring Matters: Building Strong Christian Leaders, Avoiding Burnout, Reaching the Finish Line. Monarch Books, 2009. ISBN: 978-0966502213, Pub. Price $22.95.

Lingenfelter, Sherwood. Leading Cross-Culturally: Covenant Relationships for Effective Christian Leadership. Baker Academic, 2008. ISBN: 978-0801036057, Pub. Price $16.99.

Parks, Sharon Daloz. Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Emerging Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith. Revised 10th anniversary edition. Jossey-Bass, 2011. ISBN: 978-0470903797, Pub. Price $35.00.

Passmore, Jonathan. Diversity in Coaching: Working with Gender, Culture, Race and Age. 2nd Edition. Kogan Page, 2013. ISBN:978-0749466626, Pub. Price $44.95.

Sanders, Martin. The Power of Mentoring: Shaping People Who Will Shape the World. Wingspread Publishers, 2009. ISBN: 978-1600662355, Pub. Price $14.99.

Zachary, Lois J. The Mentor’s Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships. Second edition. Jossey-Bass, 2011. ISBN: 978-0787947422, Pub. Price $18.00.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

  1. Weekly posts in groups forums, reflecting on lectures and weekly responses to classmates’ posts - 20% [2 hours posting and interacting/week].

  2. A group observation project of 3 pages of a film with a mentoring theme - 15% [2 hours film viewing individually; 1.5 hours group collaboration, 2 hours writing].

  3. Weekly readings and book responses (1,000 words per response) to 5 of the course texts - 25% [4-5 hours reading/week; 10 hours writing].

  4. A 20 to 25-page final paper on personal journey in mentoring with application - 40% [20-30 hours preparing and writing].

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.


NOTE: This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. Textbook prices are set by publishers and are subject to change.