PM527
Torres
PM527: TEOLOGIA PASTORAL. Enrique Torres.
DESCRIPTION:
- The course seeks to develop an awareness in students of the nature
and forms of ministry. To that end, the course deals with a theology of church
and ministry, a review of concepts and styles of leadership and enabling, and
seeks to continue a process of the development of skills and resources for
ministry. There is also an emphasis on the function of ministry in the first
pastoral setting into which a student will move.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- This course will encourage the student to (1) develop a strong
theological foundation for the ministry and the church; (2) develop an
appreciation for the great task, as a Hispanic minister, he or she has to do
for the sake of our community; and (3) develop pastoral methodologies
contextualized for Hispanic ministry.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet from 8:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., July 20-31, 1998.
The course will use a variety of teaching styles, including lectures,
discussions, role plays, case studies, student presentations, field trips and
media.
REQUIRED READING:
- Brister, C. L. El Cuidado Pastoral en la Iglesia. El Paso:
Casa Bautista de Publicaciones, 1974.
- Engstrom, Ted W. and R. Alec Mackenzie. Como Aprovechar el Tiempo.
Miami: Editorial Vida, 1974.
- Faulkner, Brooks, R. El Secreto del Exito Pastoral. El Paso: Casa
Bautista de Publicaciones.
- Harvey, H. El Pastor. El Paso: Casa Bautista de Publicaciones,
1989.
- Kerfoot. Reglas Parlamentarias. El Paso: Casa Bautista de
Publicaciones, 1970.
- Ramos, Marcos. El Pastor en la Iglesia de Hoy. Convention Press,
1991.
- An autobiography or biography of a pastor/minister.
- Fifty pages from each of the following:
- Cabrera, Victor J. Los Manos al Arado. El Paso: Casa Bautista de
Publicaciones.
- Estrada, C. Manual para Ministros. El Paso: Casa Bautista de
Publicaciones, 1989.
- Rush. Liderazco. United Publication, 1985.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Prepare a written review of the reading above indicating your reaction to
the minister/
ministry about which you read.
- Write a one-page report on the "Order of Service" or "Order of Program" for
the following religious ceremonies: a) Baptism, b) Communion, c) Marriage
Ceremonies, d) Funerals, e) Child presentation, and f)
"Quinceañeras."
- Class attendance is absolutely essential.
- It is highly recommended that assigned books be read before the
beginning of the classes.
PREREQUISITES:
- Spanish.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Pastoral Ministry and Theology
(MIN 6).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.