Spring 2004/Pasadena
GM587
Dyrness
GM587: LAY LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM. William Dyrness.
DESCRIPTION:
- The aim of this course is to provide practical experiences for
students who are taking the MA in Christian Leadership, Ministry of the Laity
Concentration. Students will focus especially on identifying the perceptions,
dilemmas, needs and institutional cultures of lay people involved in mutual
ministry in the church (GM586) or in the world (GM587). Participants will
engage in a project designed to prepare them to assist lay people to deal with
these aspects of their divine calling.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The practicum should help students identify the particular
challenges, tasks and skills involved in the ministry of or to the laity in a
congregation-based or secular context, as well as equip them to become
effective resource persons to lay people fulfilling their ministry in the
church and the world.
PRACTICUM FORMAT:
- Students will spend eight hours for eight weeks in one of the
above settings, i.e., a local church or secular situation (a total of 64
hours). Prior to the first visit there will be a four hour orientation (two
hours with the professor and two with the project leader or mentor). At the
conclusion of the assignment a debriefing/evaluative session of similar length
will be held.
REQUIRED READING:
- The student will be provided with a reading list of appropriate
titles concerning lay leadership training and development. A one-page report in
the form of a synopsis with theological reflective comments will be completed
on each of two or three books.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Attendance at all eight sessions in the context decided upon plus
the briefing and evaluation meetings. Other assignments such as reports, case
studies, or reflections are to be completed as assigned by the
coordinator/supervisor as well as relevant book reviews.
PREREQUISITES:
- The location of the assignment is arranged by the student in
consultation with the Professor in charge of the Ministry of the Laity
concentration who acts in conjunction with the Field Education Office. All
assignments are made prior to registration.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets core practicum in M.A. in Christian Leadership requirements.
Each Practicum is offered only for letter grade and four units.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.