Here is the syllabus for our latest CLP(CRE) class
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Presbytery
of San Francisco Education Center Class
CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION AND NURTURE
September 26-27, 2014
This
course is open to CRE (CLP) candidates as well as others interested
in educational ministry in the church.
Course
Description
This
course explores Christian education and spiritual formation in both
formal and informal settings. It explores the role of Christian
nurture in building up disciples, in a Presbyterian and Reformed
context. It offers opportunity for broad program planning to address
educational and formation needs, especially of adults; a review of
selected resources; and experiences in prayerful approaches with
Scripture that participants can then use in their congregational
setting.
Required
Reading
Prior
to class: The chapter on
lesson planning in Basic
Skills for Church Teachers, 2005
edition, Donald Griggs, available on Amazon.com at minimum cost.
After
class: Spring 2013 issue
of Lifelong Faith
(www.lifelongfaith.com),
Innovations in Faith
Formation. Read online.
Suggested
Reading; Resources for Your Library
Rabbi
Jesus, Learning from the Master Teacher, Stephen
Jones (Amazon.com).
Stages
of Faith: The Psychology of Human Development, James
Fowler (Amazon.com) introduces the development theories of Erickson,
Piaget and Kohlberg.
Pre-course
Assignment DUE on
Friday evening
Prepare
a 15-minute presentation of a “class” your have led (or would
lead) in your specific area of ministry, to illustrate your own skill
set. Share also where that 15-minute segment fits in the overall
plan or program of the church’s ministry of education and nurture.
Final
Assignment DUE
October 15.
From
Spring or Winter 2013 issues of
Lifelong Faith (www.lifelongfaith.com),
pick at least three articles to read.
(Part 1)
Prepare written critique or
comments on each. (Part 2) Choose one of these and write a more
detailed description of how you would apply this in your own
ministry, including a plan of action and rationale. Minimum of 1 page
for each part (1 & 2).
Course
Requirements:
- Attendance at both class sessions.
- Completion of all required readings and assignments.
