DESCRIPTION:

It is the purpose of this course to cover the major areas of pastoral ministry other than preaching. Administration will be considered but not in relation to Christian Education. The review of counseling will be in general areas rather than particular techniques. This course is intended to supplement on a practical level the required courses in the ministry division for the student who envisions a pastoral vocation.

1. Theology of Ministry -- call, ordination, definitions of ministry.

2. Liturgy and Worship -- exploration of major worship traditions and contemporary developments.

3. Sacraments -- pastoral duties and practices regarding Baptism and Eucharist.

4. Weddings and Funerals -- practical study, including visit to a mortuary.

5. Teaching -- the privileges and limitations surrounding the pastor as educator.

6. Visitation -- hospital, nursing home, and homes.

7. Pastoral Counseling -- survey of major pastoral problems and exploration of crisis, premarital, and marriage counseling.

8. Administration and Stewardship -- survey of major policies and practical discussion of budget, program development, and organizational procedures.

9. Leadership -- surveying traditional and contemporary roles of leadership.

10. Lay Ministries -- the theology, recruiting, and development of lay ministries.

11. Church Music -- the pastor and the music program, including relationships with staff.

12. Pastoralia -- as time permits, multiple staff, personal finance, community relationships.

This is a core course in Pastoral Theology and is specifically directed toward the concerns of those who will probably move into parish responsibility, either on staff or as the pastor. It will consider carefully both a biblical and practical approach to pastoral work, with case studies and mentoring in the local church to keep the course in vital contact with contemporary parish life.

Lectures, reading assignments, discussion, interaction with and by pastors. The course will meet during the first five weeks of the term (March 31-May 2) on Tuesdays and Thursdays for three hour sessions each day.

Callahan, Kennon L. Effective Church Leadership. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1990.

Easum, William. How to Reach Baby Boomers. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1991.

Oden, Thomas. Pastoral Theology. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1982.

1. Reading is expected for each topic in the description above.

2. Written responses to the "Key Questions" and "Enactments" (case studies) given as part of the lectures by the instructor.

3. Students will prepare in writing services of (1) Baptism; (2) Wedding; (3) Funeral; and
   (4) Easter Service.

4. Attend class sessions and participate in class activities.

5. Class notes will be turned in at the end of the quarter.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in Pastoral Ministry and Theology (MIN 6).