Fall 2003/Pasadena
PM503
Kernaghan
PM503: PASTORAL THEOLOGY. Ronald Kernaghan.
DESCRIPTION:
- In this course students will explore the practical areas of
ministry in the local church that will help them understand their own call to
serve God. We will study the call to become a pastor, the nature of pastoral
ministry, and the basic tasks of the pastoral ministry. Subjects to be covered
include:
- the theology of ministry (call, ordination, gift, and role);
- the nature of the church;
- the role of worship in the life of the church, including weddings and
funerals;
- pastors as worship leaders;
- the sacraments;
- stewardship and membership;
- pastoral care;
- leadership styles and expectations;
- lay ministries.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- This is a core course in the Ministry Division and is recommended
for students who are pursuing a call to become a pastor or staff member in a
local congregation. We will study biblical material and practical examples of
life, ministry, and conflict in the church.
COURSE FORMAT:
- Classroom learning activities will include lectures, discussion of
biblical texts, case studies, and analyses of assigned reading. Students will
be evaluated not only on their written work, but on their participation in
classroom discussions as well. The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour
sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Callahan, Kennon L. Effective Church Leadership. San
Francisco: Harper & Row, 1990.
- Guder, Darrell, L. ed. The Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of
the Church in North America. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
- Oden, Thomas. Pastoral Theology. San Francisco: Harper & Row,
1982.
- Smedes, Lewis B., ed. Ministry and the Miraculous: Case Study at Fuller
Theological Seminary. Waco, Tex.: Word, 1987.
- Willimon, William H. Worship as Pastoral Care. Nashville: Abingdon,
1979.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Complete all assigned readings.
- Prepare an evaluation form for worship services and evaluate three
services.
- Prepare pastoral prayers and blessings.
- Prepare one written funeral and one written wedding service.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Pastoral Ministry and Theology
(MIN 6).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Final Project due at the end of the quarter.