Dr. Tripp MIN 503 Spring 09

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Shaw University Divinity School

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Spiri= tual Integration

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MIN 503 02 (3 credit hours)

Prerequisite(s): List Prerequisite(s)<= o:p>

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Instructor: &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;    Rudolph Tripp, Ed. = D.

Office:    &nbs= p;                &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Leonard Hall Room 107

Classroom (location):        &= nbsp;      Leonard Hall, Room 203

Class Meeting= Time:        &= nbsp;    11:00am to 1:30pm

Office Hours: =         &= nbsp;   By appointment

Telephone:&nbs= p;       =             &nb= sp;         919-546-8575 Offi= ce 919-302-3592 Cell

E-mail: &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;         r= tripp@shawu.edu; drrtripp@nc.rr.com

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       &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           Mission Statements

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MDiv Progra= m Mission

The mission of the Master of Religious Education deg= ree is to equip persons for competent leadership in Christian Education to serve congregational ministries and other religious institutions. This purpose = is consistent with the mission of Shaw University Divinity School; the Maste= r of Religious Education program focuses on leadership in the “practice = of ministry,” particularly in the African American Church

The mission of the Master of Divinity degree is to p= repare persons for ordained ministry, for chaplaincy, general pastoral and relig= ious leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings, and to prepare some students for admission to advanced programs oriented to theological research and teaching. The purpose is consistent with the mis= sion of Shaw= University Divini= ty School; the Maste= r of Divinity program focuses on leadership in the “practice of ministry,” particularly in the African American church

Program Goals =

MRE Program Goals

MDiv Program Goals

to equip students with the capacity for critical and constructive theological reflection regarding the conte= nt and processes of educational ministry;

to help students understand the education= al, social, and behavioral sciences that undergird educational practice,= as well as the cultural contexts in which educational ministry occurs;<= o:p>

to assist students with personal growth a= nd spiritual maturity; and

to provides skills in teaching and in desig= n, administration, and assessment of educational programming.

to provide students with an intellectual atmosphere and a comprehensive, discriminating understanding of our religious heritage;

to enhance s= tudent training for Christian ministry, mindful of global, and diverse cross cultural, and non-American Christianities, and interaction with other faith traditions;

to support students' development in the personal and spiritual capacities neces= sary for pastoral and religious leadership, advancing growth in personal faith, emotional maturity, moral integrity, and public witness;=

to expand programmatic activities, services= , and academic programming to enhance student capacity for ministerial and public leadership.

Program Learning Outcomes

MRE Program Learning Ou= tcomes (PLOs)

MDiv Program Learning O= utcomes (PLOs)

Graduates wi= ll demonstrate a capacity to articulate an understanding of the scriptural, histori= cal, and theological traditions of particular Christian traditions and of= the broader community of faith

Graduates wi= ll evaluate teaching and learning theories for the purpose of developin= g a distinctly Christian philosophy of educating God’s people;

Graduates wi= ll demonstrate a capacity for critical reflection on how their unique personalities, backgrounds, and gifts and abilities relate to the ministry of Christian education;

Graduates wi= ll demonstrate a capacity to design and t.o carry out a lesson plan necessary for effective educational ministries

Graduates will demonstrate a capacity to articulate an understanding of the scriptural, historical, and theological traditions of particular Christian traditions and of the broader community of faith

Graduates will develop a consciousness about = and a capacity to reflect critically on issues of diversity, globalizati= on, and cross cultural concerns;

Graduates will demonstrate a capacity for critical reflection on how their unique personalities, backgrounds, = and gifts and abilities relate to the role of the minister as leader, gu= ide, and servant of the faith community;

Graduates will demonstrate a capacity to crea= te programs and have a critical voice in ministerial and public leaders= hip

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Course Description:   This course is designed to be an exit course for seniors. Students are advised to enroll in = this course in the final semester of their matriculation. Students will be expected to probe= the integration of theory and praxis. Students will reflect and write on their theological experience and = the impact of theological education upon their understanding of Christian doctrine. Students will engag= e in class discussion and dialogue with ministry leaders.

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Student Learning Outco= mes:   (This section lists what students are expected to know, demonstrate a= nd value upon completion of the course)

Student Lea= rning Outcomes (SLO)

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At the comp= letion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment = of Student Learning Outcomes

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Linkage to MDiv Program Learning Outcomes =

(PLO statement number(s) that correspond to or support the SLO)

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Linkage to MRE Program Learning Outcomes

(PLO statement numbe= r(s) that correspond to or support the SLO)

1. Christol= ogy-Understanding the person and work of Jesus the Christ.

Jesus Our Physician/Savor

Jesus Our Lord/God

Jesus Our Friend/Teacher

Jesus Our Example/Strength

2. Theologi= cal Studies-A discussion of the understanding of Theology, both Systematic and New Directions. Efforts= will be made to distinguish the difference between Christian theology and other theologies.

3. The Holy= Spirit-The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Discusses who and what are the Holy Spirit, his purpose and functi= on in the life of the Christian.

4. Historic= al Studies-Discusses the Church, Christianity, Race & Religion, Expectations & Missions, Christian Giving, and Conversion.

5. Ministry Preparation & Practice-Discusses creating a ministry, mediation, vocation, progression, Women and Men in ministry and some of the problems= and challenges for today’s ministers.

6. Gerontol= ogy-Discusses the Christian view of philosophies, problems, strategies, and trends as t= hey relate to elder care.

7. Biblical Studies-Discusses relationships and purposes of Old and New Testament in the lives of the Christian. Also, seeks to v= iew the students’ understanding and use of the Bible.

8. Christian Education-Intergenerational Christian Education, Adult Education, Leadership Training, Technology and the Church.

9. Psychology and    Pastoral Care-Di= scusses some of the contemporary problems of the society and church as they relat= e to pastoral ministry and Christian care for the needy.

10. Christian Worship-Discusses the purpose and place of Christian worship, Music in worship, practic= ing the Church’s Year.

11. Memoriz= e

Romans 3:19-31, the righteousness of God, and Ephesi= ans 2:4-7, the authority/power.

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Re= quired Text(s):

1.      =            The New D= aily Study Bible,The= Letter to the Romans by William Barclay, Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, London.

Recommended Text(s):

1.  &n= bsp;      M.R. De Haan Classic Library, PENTECOST AND A= FTER, Studies in the Book of Acts, M.R. DeHaan, Kregel publications Grand Rapids, MI 49501=

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Course Requirements:

1.         = The professor will make assignments to students to lead in certain areas of the overall classroom discussions.

2.         Students will report both orally and written on the topics assigned.

3.         = Each student will take and pass a mid-term examination.

4.         = A final examination will be administered at the end of the semester.

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Course Evaluation

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Classroom participation             30%

Mid-Term Examination            = ; 20%

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Final Examination            &n= bsp;       20%

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Student Lea= rning Outcomes (SLO) = At the comp= letion of this course, students will be able to:	Assessment = of Student Learning Outcomes (Assessment= Tools)	Linkage to MDiv Program Learning Outcomes = (PLO statement number(s) that correspond to or support the SLO) =	Linkage to MRE Program Learning Outcomes (PLO statement numbe= r(s) that correspond to or support the SLO)
1. Christol= ogy-Understanding the person and work of Jesus the Christ. Jesus Our Physician/Savor Jesus Our Lord/God Jesus Our Friend/Teacher Jesus Our Example/Strength
2. Theologi= cal Studies-A discussion of the understanding of Theology, both Systematic and New Directions. Efforts= will be made to distinguish the difference between Christian theology and other theologies.
3. The Holy= Spirit-The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Discusses who and what are the Holy Spirit, his purpose and functi= on in the life of the Christian.
4. Historic= al Studies-Discusses the Church, Christianity, Race & Religion, Expectations & Missions, Christian Giving, and Conversion.
5. Ministry Preparation & Practice-Discusses creating a ministry, mediation, vocation, progression, Women and Men in ministry and some of the problems= and challenges for today’s ministers.
6. Gerontol= ogy-Discusses the Christian view of philosophies, problems, strategies, and trends as t= hey relate to elder care.
7. Biblical Studies-Discusses relationships and purposes of Old and New Testament in the lives of the Christian. Also, seeks to v= iew the students’ understanding and use of the Bible.
8. Christian Education-Intergenerational Christian Education, Adult Education, Leadership Training, Technology and the Church.
9. Psychology and Pastoral Care-Di= scusses some of the contemporary problems of the society and church as they relat= e to pastoral ministry and Christian care for the needy.
10. Christian Worship-Discusses the purpose and place of Christian worship, Music in worship, practic= ing the Church’s Year.
11. Memoriz= e Romans 3:19-31, the righteousness of God, and Ephesi= ans 2:4-7, the authority/power.