Spring 2010/Pasadena
TC592B
Mathis
TC592B: THEOLOGY AND THE ARTS PROJECT COHORT (MAT) (Two Units). Eric
Mathis.
DESCRIPTION: Following upon the Theology and Arts Capstone course, this cohort
will meet during the development of the students' summative master's projects.
The master's project is an integrative and culminating portion of the MA-WTA,
MA-WMM, and MAT-TA degree programs. It provides students the opportunity to
carefully and reflectively integrate their course work with their particular
areas of artistic, ministerial, and/or cultural interest.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: Whether students are preparing to be
theologically trained artists, cultural critics, or worship artists, their work
will depend upon their ability to integrate theology and practice. This course
will provide the cohort support for the discussion and development of student
master's projects.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students who pass this course will have demonstrated that
they
- recognize theological themes and issues relating to the production of
artistic and/or liturgical projects;
- can think critically and theologically in the production of their own
creative projects;
- can begin and plan for the completion of their master's project.
COURSE FORMAT: This course will meet bi-weekly for two-hour periods, beginning
in the first week of the quarter. Course meetings will involve student reports
on their own reading and research, the development of their projects, and
cohort feedback on projects.
REQUIRED READING, LISTENING, VIEWING, AND RESEARCH: In consultation with
instructor, students will engage in 50 hours of approved research, preparation,
and execution of their projects. Projects must be completed by the end of this
class.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT: The final grade for this course will be determined
by
- Class attendance and participation in discussion (25%)
- Success in student presentations (25%)
- Completion of the master's project (50%)
(Note: students are allowed two
quarters in which to finish the master's project. Those not completing the
project in the first quarter will receive the grade Hold, with the final grade
assigned after the second quarter.)
PREREQUISITES: TC591 Theology and Arts Capstone Cohort; TC592A, Theology and
Arts Project Cohort.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: This cohort course meets the core requirement for
the master's project in the MAT-TA degree.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (Posted January 2010)