Spring 2015/Fuller Live!
Colorado Springs, Irvine, Pasadena, Seattle
YF503
Clark
YF503: EVANGELISM, JUSTICE AND EMERGING GENERATIONS (4 Units: 160 Hours). Chap Clark.
DESCRIPTION: This course explores the biblical mandate to “so I send you” (John 20:21) and to “be (Christ’s) witnesses” (Acts 1:8), especially as it relates to adolescents and emerging/young adults. Historical, ecclesial, biblical and theological perspectives of witness will be explored as expressed in corporate and personal acts of gospel proclamation and justice. Through readings, lecture, projects, and discussion, students will learn how to articulate and pass on to others a well-formed theology of witness as well as design and implement a contextual and relational ministry strategy that takes seriously Christian care, justice and evangelism.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) understand how people respond to persuasion; (2) develop a theology of witness, evangelism, and acts of justice, specifically targeted at those in their 30s and younger; (3) understand how to design and implement relational strategies and programs that enable contextually applied participation in God’s kingdom purposes; and (4) train others in a practical theology of evangelism.
COURSE FORMAT: Class will meet weekly for a three-hour session, plus ten hours of directed learning activities for a total of 40 instructional hours, which are outlined below in the assignment and assessment section. Lectures, class discussion, and presentations by various guest experts will make up the class time. Each student will complete a final project.
REQUIRED READING: 1,503 pages.
Barry, Carolyn McNamara and Mona M. Abo-Zena (eds). Emerging Adults Religiousness and Spirituality: Meaning Making in an Age of Transition. Oxford University Press, 2014. ISBN: 978-0199959181, Pub. Price $55.00 [280 pp.].
Clark, Chap. Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today’s Teenagers. Baker Academic, 2011. ISBN: 978-0801039416, Pub. Price $19.99 [288 pp.].
Peace, Richard. Conversion in the New Testament. Eerdmans, 1999. ISBN: 978-0802842350, Pub. Price $37.50 [196 pp. assigned, 1-125, 285-356].
Romero, Robert Chao. Jesus for Revolutionaries: An Introduction to Race, Social Justice, and Christianity. Lulu.com, 2013. ISBN: 978-1304513984, Pub. Price $15.00 [262 pp.].
Simmons, Brian. Wandering in the Wilderness: Changes and Challenges to Emerging Adults Christian Faith. Abilene Christian University Press, 2011. ISBN: 978-0891122852, Pub. Price $14.99 [176 pp.].
Sunquist, Scott. Understanding Christian Mission: Participation in Suffering and Glory. Baker Academic, 2013. ISBN: 978-0801036156, Pub. Price $34.99 [234 pp. assigned, 177-411].
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
1,503 pages of required reading [85 hours].
Submit for three of the required books a 2-3 pages response and at least 2 pages of quotes (30%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome 2, 3, 4] [15 hours].
There is a content exam on the lectures and readings (35%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome 1, 2, 3, 4] [5 hours].
Complete a final project that reflects the course content (35%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome 1, 2, 3, 4] [25 hours].
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Option to meet the C3 requirement in the 120 MDiv Program. Meets the 144 MDiv Core requirement in General Ministry/Spirituality (MIN 1) and in Evangelism (MIN 3). Meets the MA and MACL Youth, Family, and Culture program requirement.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.