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SCUPE course offerings for 2002
Seminary Consortium on Urban Pastoral EducationSpecial faculty biographies are available online
Winter/Spring 2002
SCUPE M 305: Dimensions and Dynamics of Urban Ministry: The Gospel in the City
This course, organized around 9 on-site lectures related to aspects of the gospel in the city and following up with 9 additional conversations with Urban ministers, provides a comprehensive view of SCUPE's approach to Urban Work. 3 semester hours
Yvonne Delk
Jan 7-11, 14-18, 2002
MS I. Nature and Practice of MinistryWinter/J-term
SCUPE B-Th 302: Urban Principalities and the Spirit of the City
Drawing from recent theological work on the biblical language of power, this course will seek to understand the city, its systems and its ministries by understanding the "principalities and powers." 3 semester hours.
Bill Wylie-Kellermann
Classes: Feb 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 (Fridays 1-9pm; Saturdays 9-5pm)
TS III. Topics in Theology
(Crosslist MS I, RSS)Winter
SCUPE M 304: Christology and Culture
Employing a narrative hermeneutic, introduces Christology from a global, cultural and liberational perspective - and its significance for urban missiology. 3 semester hours.
Kazi Joshua/Ched Myers
Mar 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 (Fridays 1-9pm; Saturdays 9-5pm)
TS III. Topics in Theology
(Cross list: NT III)Spring
SCUPE S-H 307 Globalization and Urban Community
(Description to be developed) Examines the overwhelming economic, cultural, political (and even theological) impact of globalization on the city along side the strategies of defense which revive the local, building social capital and renewing the urban as place. 3 semester hours
Clinton Stockwell/Bill Wylie-Kellermann
Jan 22–May 14
Tuesdays 6-9
SCUPE M 306: Urban Preaching Intensive
Acknowledging the diverse rhythms and styles of city congregations, takes biblical approach, with particular attention to the prophets and Jesus as Spirit preachers. Emphasis on discerning signs of the times, and proclamation which breaks the grip of urban principalities. 2 semester hours
David Frenchak/Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou
MS V. Preaching and CommunicationSpring
April 8-12
SCUPE S-H 305: Restoring Urban Communities
Introduction to principles and practices of church-based community development. Presents the relationship between biblical faith and development practice through site visits to effective models, and an overview of the resources and leadership skills necessary for effective community development. 3 semester hours.
Dr. James Perkinson/Richard Townsell
RSS Religion and Society StudiesSpring
May 3-4, 10-11, 17-18
Fridays 1-9pm; Saturdays 9-5pm
SCUPE Supervised Ministry Practicum
Focuses on personal formation for ministry by integrating work in the ministry setting with SCUPE's academic course load. A case study approach, provides a forum for faith sharing, self-awareness of gifts for ministry, and peer group theological reflection on actual ministry. The course vehicle for SCUPE's internship field education/ministry credit.
Kazi Joshua/Michelle Hughes Wade/Cheryl Pero/Bill Wylie-Kellermann
Summer 2002
SCUPE M 302: Cross Cultural Ministry Intensive
Using the city as a multicultural global laboratory, this two-week intensive provides a practical theology for ministry in a multicultural context, engages biblical study of the early church's struggle with cultural barriers, encourages respect and appreciation of world-views and value systems different from one's one, offers training in movement and communication across cultural divides, and exposes students directly to a wide variety of ministries in diverse cultural settings. 3 semester hours.
Ross Kinzler
MS I: Nature and Practice of MinistryJune 3-14, 2002
SCUPE Supervised Ministry Practicum
Focuses on personal formation for ministry by integrating work in the ministry setting with SCUPE's academic course load. Using a case study approach, it provides a forum for faith sharing, personal self-awareness of gifts and skills for ministry, theological reflection on experience, and peer group reflection on actual ministry in response to the Gospel. It is also the course vehicle for SCUPE's full-time summer internship field education/ministry credit. Credit varies by seminary.
Staff/TBA
TBA
Courses not available in 2002
SCUPE S-H 306 Public Policy in Urban Community
Examines the critical issues affecting the quality of life for those living in major metropolitan areas. An in-depth examination of one or more public policy issue, such as taxation, housing, welfare reform, public transit, or other issue chosen by students. Research and reflection will focus on the nexus between fundamental assumptions (including implicit theological content) and the formation of public policy. Implications for dissemination and public action will be addressed. (It is anticipated that students from the Masters in Community Development program will participate).
Dr. Art Lyons, Bill Wylie-Kellermann
SCUPE S-H 303: Public Issues in Urban Ministry
Examines the critical issues affecting the quality of life for those living in major metropolitan areas. An in-depth examination of the contributions of faith communities to social analysis, public theoogy, and transformation in relation to issues such as welfare reform, racism, poverty, housing. 4 hours.
Dr. Calvin Morris Spring
RSS Religion and Society Studies
SCUPE S-H 304: Good News for the City
Course held in conjuction with the Congress on Urban Ministry, which features nationally recognized speakers addressing current issues of evangelism and justice within arenas of politics, economics, race, culture. 3 hours. Fees include event registration.
Charles Campbell/Yvonne Delk Spring
Religion and Society Studies
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