CF566
Flanagan
CF566: MINISTRY WITH SINGLE ADULTS. William L. Flanagan.
DESCRIPTION:
- To understand the mission of the Church in addressing the needs of
over 70 million single adults in America today. To discover the effective
models of implementing ministry with single persons. Subjects to be covered:
Single Adults: Who are They? What is "ministry?" Developing a philosophy of
ministry. Developing a program for ministry with single adults. How is
integration (single/married) achieved within the church? What do we do with
divorce and remarriage? A look at the issues of sexuality, loneliness,
leadership.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The course will seek to develop awareness on the part of the
students of the particular needs of single men and women, as well as the
context for an integrated wholistic ministry within the total life of the
church. Satisfactory completion of this course will enable the student to be
more perceptive about never married, separated, divorced, and widowed persons
of all ages and the needs they have, as well as the contribution they can make
to the whole life of the church.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
for three hours of lecture and discussion for ten weeks, beginning Tuesday,
April 1, 1997 and concluding Tuesday, June 3, 1997. Outside reading and the
visiting of a nearby singles ministry will be required for this course.
REQUIRED READING:
- Fagerstrom, Douglas L., ed. Singles Ministry Handbook.
Victor Books, 1988.
- Flanagan, William L. Developing a Divorce Recovery Ministry--A How-To
Manual. David C. Cook, 1991.
- Jones, Jerry, ed. Growing Your Single Adult Ministry. David C. Cook,
1991.
- Koons, Carolyn A. and Michael J. Anthony. Single Adult
Passages--Uncharted Territories. Baker Book House, 1991.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- A list of recommended reading will be given in class.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Book Report: (2-4 typed pages) on each of the course texts. Specify how the
material helped you understand Single Adult Ministry. Due: 6/3.
- Position Paper: (7-10 typed pages) on an ethical issue relevant to Single
Adult Ministry. Potential topics will be discussed in class. The paper should
have three areas of focus: 1) Background or overview of the ethical issue,
2) your personal stand, opinion, or observations, and 3) recommendation for
practical applications--"What Can I Do?" "What Can the Church Do?" Due: 6/3.
- Class Presentation: Based upon a visit to a local church. Assignment done
in teams of three or four. Purpose: To present an individual ministry model,
giving pro and con with regard to effective ministry. Due: Class Presentations
6/3.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.