CF500
Gorman
CF500: TEACHING FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION. Julie Gorman.
DESCRIPTION:
- What is "Christian Formation and Discipling" about? How do we
foster spiritual growth? What principles and processes undergird the church's
ministry of bringing believers to maturity in Christ? What do we need to become
in discipling others? What guide-lines help us become that? What is involved in
calling others to discipleship? What foundations undergird our continuous
growth in Christ? Because it is not enough just to know the truth, this course
deals with the "how" and "why" of living and communicating God's truth to
others with the purpose of growth and transformation into likeness. In
Christian formation our focus is on life; our goal is transformation; the total
community of believers is involved; modeling and interpersonal relationships
are critical concerns, and equipping the laity is essential.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Presents the basis for a philosophy of ministry with practical
implications for implementation of a ministry of Christian formation through
teaching. This course will meet weekly for three-hour sessions.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet Monday-Friday, 8:00-11:50 a.m., June 22-July 3,
1998. Class sessions will include demonstrations, experiential learning,
discussion, and small group involvement.
REQUIRED READING:
- Downs, Perry G. Teaching For Spiritual Growth. Zondervan,
1994.
- Gorman, Julie. Expanded Class Syllabus.
- Mulholland, M. Robert. Shaped by the Word. Upper Room, 1985.
- Palmer, Parker J. To Know As We Are Known. Harper San Francisco,
1993.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Anderson, Ray. Ministry On the Firing Line. InterVarsity,
1994.
- Banks, Robert. Redeeming the Routines. Victor Books, 1987.
- LeBar, Lois. Education that is Christian. Victor Books, 1989.
- Ware, Corrine. Discover Your Spiritual Type. The Alban Institute,
1995.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- In addition to reading and responding via the 4-Mat system and
participation in class discussion, class members focus on their own spiritual
development. To make practical the application of classroom principles, each
member is required to keep a journal of time with God and to design a learning
experience to promote Christian formation. Class members will be asked to
implement their personalized perspective of Christian formation and
discipleship in a particular focus of ministry.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Christian Formation and
Discipleship (MIN 4).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.