Summer 2003/Pasadena
Two-week Intensive
CF500
Gorman
CF500: TEACHING FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION. Julie Gorman.
DESCRIPTION:
- What is "Christian Formation and Discipling" about? How do we
foster spiritual growth? What principles and processes undergird the church's
ministry of bringing believers to maturity in Christ? What do we need to become
in discipling others? What guide-lines help us become that? What is involved in
calling others to discipleship? What foundations undergird our continuous
growth in Christ? Because it is not enough just to know the truth, this course
deals with the "how" and "why" of living and communicating God's truth to
others with the purpose of growth and transformation into likeness. In
Christian formation our focus is on life; our goal is transformation; the total
community of believers is involved; modeling and interpersonal relationships
are critical concerns, and equipping the laity is essential.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Presents the basis for a philosophy of ministry with practical
implications for implementation of a ministry of Christian formation through
teaching.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet daily in four-hour sessions for two weeks.
Class sessions will include demonstrations, experiential learning, discussion,
and small group involvement.
REQUIRED READING:
- Gelpi, Donald. Committed Worship. Vol. 1. The Liturgical
Press, 1993, pp. 16-27 (in reader).
- Mulholland, M. Robert. Shaped by the Word. Upper Room, 1985.
- Palmer, Parker J. To Know As We Are Known. Harper San Francisco,
1993.
- Pazmiño, Robert W. Foundational Issues in Christian Education.
2nd. ed. Baker, 1997 (chapter in reader).
- Whiting, Diane. Journal Writing. Rev. ed. 1999 (chapter in
reader).
- Course reader (available in the Fuller Bookstore).
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Banks, Robert. Redeeming the Routines. Victor Books, 1987.
- Chan, Simon. Spiritual Theology. InterVarsity Press, 1999.
- Downs, Perry G. Teaching For Spiritual Growth. Zondervan, 1994.
- Knight, George R. Philosophy and Education. Andrews University
Press, 1998.
- LeBar, Lois. Education that is Christian. Victor Books,
1989.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Daily reading and responding via short reflection papers including
one book response in the 4-Mat format, shared with a small group. To make
practical the application of classroom principles, each member will respond to
Mulholland through journal keeping. Final paper summarizes and demonstrates
elements of formation in a particular focus of ministry.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Christian Formation and
Discipleship (MIN 4) and the M.A. in Theology requirement in Spirituality
(SPIR).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.