Spring 2012/Pasadena
TC592B
Novak

TC592B: THEOLOGY AND THE ARTS PROJECT COHORT (Two Units). Joseph Novak.


DESCRIPTION: Building upon the theoretical foundation provided by the Theology and Arts Capstone course, this project cohort is designed to nurture 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. This project affords students an 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


COURSE FORMAT: This course will meet bi-weekly for three-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
  1. Class attendance and participation in discussion (10%);

  2. Student presentations (25%);

  3. Completion of the master's project (50%);

  4. Theological reflection on the master's project (15%).

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, MA-WTA, and MA-WMM degrees.

This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (January 2012)