Parish Education And Administration
PEA312 Family and Youth Ministry 4 credits
This course provides students with the necessary insights and skills to develop and facilitate a ministry with and for youth and families in a congregation. A relational approach to youth and family ministry emphasizes the need for peer and family support. Philosophical and practical aspects are emphasized to help students understand youth and family ministry as an integral part of the congregations' mission. A discussion of related subjects, resources and literature is included.
PEA316 Leadership I 4 credits
This course presents a systematic study of the principles of administration for effective servant leadership. The foundations, role and functions of effective Christian team leadership will be discussed and practiced.
PEA317 Outdoor Ministry 2 credits
This course explores ministry in the outdoors setting. Participants will learn about utilization of outdoor sites and activities as ministry. Time is spent in learning how experiential learning can be incorporated into the study of the faith. Participants will also learn retreat planning.
PEA366 Parish Education I 3 credits
Through class discussion, readings, presentation and involvement in Christian education agencies in a local congregation, students grow in understanding the purpose and function of life-long parish educational ministries. Various approaches to religious and Christian education will be studied with particular application to the Lutheran setting. (Required concurrent registration in CVM 370.)
PEA367 Parish Education II 3 credits
Students observe and participate in a broad range of educational, youth, music, family, adult and children's activities in an assigned local parish while having opportunity to explore the theory and literature of the field. Students are expected to develop knowledge and skills to develop as an educational leader. This course will introduce various models for the delivery of Christian education in the parish community. Participants will explore teaching the faith, utilizing Scripture and Luther's Small Catechism as a foundation throughout the life span and will explore various ways to provide Christian education in the contemporary setting. One area for intensive leadership involvement is selected, designed and carried to completion. Class sessions provide opportunity for sharing insights, experiences and concerns with other students and the instructor. A discussion of relevant subjects and literature is included. (Prerequisite: PEA 366, CVM 370: required concurrent registration in CVM 371.)
PEA401 Teaching the Faith Across the Life Span 4 credits
This course will provide a study of teaching the faith throughout the ages with particular attention to principles of Biblical interpretation from a Lutheran perspective. The participant will work toward a definition of Lutheran teaching that will incorporate an understanding of educational theory and practice, utilize tools and skills needed for appropriate Biblical study and teaching within a Lutheran framework. Work will involve displaying an understanding of the relationship between Christian education and the worship/devotional life of the Church.
PEA418 Adult Education and Faith Formation 4 credits
An overview of adult learning theory and development, psychological and spiritual perspectives of the adult learner, educational and formational implications of the adult system, teaching strategies and program development along with various aspects of spiritual direction will be explored. Appropriate roles of leaders in adult education and methods used with adults are analyzed. A planning process for creating, developing, implementing and evaluating adult education programs in the congregational setting and approaches to faith formation are utilized. A service-learning component of this course leads to direct involvement with adults in a variety of diverse learning settings.
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