Winter 2004/Pasadena
GM578
G. Dyrness/García-Johnson
GM578: MINISTERIO URBANO HISPANO (Hispanic Urban Ministry).
Grace Dyrness
and Oscar García-Johnson
DESCRIPTION:
- The course uses a theological/sociological approach designed to
enhance the student's understanding of the complexities of doing ministry in
the urban Hispanic/Latino context. Instructors will expose students to a
variety of disciplines, such as urbanology, social psychology, missiology, and
theology, in search of an integrative model of ministry in the city. The course
involves doing theological reflections and designing practical ways of
developing ministries geared towards effecting social transformation in the
Hispanic/Latino communities.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The unmistakable realities characterizing the Hispanic/Latino
community require an expression of ministry that responds to the demands of
this community and empowers it to attain social transformation. Completion of
the course should allow students to:
- Have a foundational understanding of a ministry model for Latino/a
communities in the urban setting.
- Gain an understanding of how a variety of disciplines and Hispanic/Latino
theologies interpret the Hispanic/Latino condition and make significant
contributions toward social transformation and community development.
- Gain exposure to Hispanic/Latino ministries that are being effective in the
urban context of Los Angeles.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet once a week for three and a half hours of
lecture and discussions.
REQUIRED READING:
- A reader consisting of a series of articles and chapters from
different books from the following authors: José Miguez Bonino, Robert
Caves, Roberto Goizueta, Orlando Costas, Eldin Villafañe, Allan Figueroa
Deck, David Avalos, Robert Linthicum, Ray Bakke, Stephen Clark, Carl S. Dudley,
Edward H. Spicer, Maria Pilar Aquino, Daisy Machado and Jeanette
Rodríguez, plus other mujerista theologians.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Initial paper on one's personal view of the city and prospective for urban
ministry.
- Reading assignments to be completed before each class.
- A one-page reflection paper on the reading assignments due each week.
- Keeping a personal journal that is to be submitted on the sixth and tenth
week of classes.
- Minimum of 10 hours of volunteer work that is reflected in the personal
journal.
- A paper following instructions given in class.
PREREQUISITES:
- Spanish.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M.Div. core requirement in Missions (MIN 8). Also meets
requirement for M.Div. concentration in Multicultural Ministries (Hispanic
Church Studies) and for M.A. in Multicultural Ministries (Hispanic Church
Studies).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.