Spring 2015 Theology of Ministry II SYLLABUS V. 1.0 COURSE NUMBER: 2PT530/Seminar/01 LEADING MINISTRY RESILIENTLY COURSE DESCRIPTION Because the goal is not merely to survive ministry, but to thrive in it! This course addresses five key life-themes that promote healthy and sustainable ministry: spiritual formation, self-care, emotional & cultural intelligence, marriage & family life; and leadership. For each area, the course will explore biblical wisdom, and challenge students to develop a plan for acquiring skills and developing relationships that will lead to longevity and fruitfulness in ministry. ΕΙ ΤΑΥΤΑ ΟΙΔΑΤΕ ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΙ ΕΣΤΕ ΕΑΝ ΠΟΙΗΤΕ ΑΥΤΑ INSTRUCTORS Reggie Kidd Professor of New Testament rkidd@rts.edu reggiekidd.com m) 407.415.4317 h) 407.539.1670 Donald Sweeting President & James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Church History dsweeting@rts.edu o) 407.366.9493 1 of 5
KIDD READINGS RESILIENT MINISTRY SWEETING READINGS LEADERSHIP Bob Burns, et al., Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us about Surviving and Thriving (ASIN B00DP25OPG) Kidd will focus on chaps. 1-12 Peter Kreeft, Back to Virtue: Traditional Moral Wisdom for Modern Moral Confusion (ISBN 9780898704228) Gavin de Becker, The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence (ISBN 9780440508830) John Stott, Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry (ISBN 9780830833221) John Stott, Problems of Christian Leadership, IVP (ASIN B00POFHZQ8) Al Mohler, The Conviction to Lead, 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters (ASIN B009XG9V70) Tim Addington, Leading from the Sandbox, How to Develop, Empower, and Release High-Impact Ministry Teams (ASIN B0055EEMW8) Various Articles Sweeting s material assumes familiarity with and builds from Burns chaps. 13-14 2 of 5
Schedule TBD Kidd Sweeting Wk 1 2/10 Wk 2 2/17 Wk 3 2/24 Wk 4 3/3 Wk 5 3/10 Wk 6 3/17 Spring Break 3/24 Wk 7 3/31 Wk 8 4/7 Wk 9 4/14 Wk 10 4/21 Wk 11 4/28 Wk 12 5/5 Wk 13 5/12 3 of 5
ASSIGNMENTS Paper: 1. The focus of the paper will be on two areas: a) an analysis of your present personal ministry health based on the five areas covered in class; b) a personal plan for life long ministry fruitfulness. 2. The paper should be about 5,000 words (that s about 15 pp., double spaced, Times New Roman 12pt font). 3. Submit electronically, either in Word or PDF format. File name: lastname_theol_min_ii_title 4. We will assess your paper on clarity, cogency, conciseness, and x-factor. Use good grammar, complete sentences, correct spelling, proper format for references (Turabian either endnotes or footnotes). Journal & Conversation: 1. Each chapter in Burns has a number of Questions to Ponder. For each week s reading, please journal your responses to some of these questions (your choice) at least one page of reflections per week. 2. Buddy up with someone in the class for the semester and meet weekly conversation and prayer about your readings (any of the readings) and class sessions. If you can, meet in person. If you can t, you can converse in some other fashion: phone, Skype, keyboard. 3. Turn in a one page report indicating who your partner was, how many times you met, and a brief assessment of the value of the experience to you Reading Report: 1. Read everything that is required (for Burns we give you a schedule for other things, not so much). 2. For each book besides Burns (i.e., Kreeft, de Becker, Stott(s), Mohler, and Addington), submit a single page double spaced summary, including: a) overview, b) personal response, & c) applications for your life and ministry. 4 of 5
GRADING Late Assignment Policy: 1. Don t ask if it s late for any other reason than that you or an immediate family member died (in which case, please turn in a written request), the work will be penalized at our discretion. 2. See No. 1, Don t ask. Due date for everything = the seminary paper deadline, Friday, May 15, 11:00 a.m. Weight of Assignments: 1. Class attendance & participation = 20% 2. Paper = 40% 3. Journal & Conversation = 20% 4. Reading Reports = 20% ΕΙ ΤΑΥΤΑ ΟΙΔΑΤΕ ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΙ ΕΣΤΕ ΕΑΝ ΠΟΙΗΤΕ ΑΥΤΑ 5 of 5
Course: Professor: Campus: Course Objectives Related to MDiv* Student Learning Outcomes Theology of Ministry II Kidd & Sweeting Orlando Date: Spring 2015 MDiv* Student Learning Outcomes In order to measure the success of the MDiv curriculum, RTS has defined the following as the intended outcomes of the student learning process. Each course contributes to these overall outcomes. This rubric shows the contribution of this course to the MDiv outcomes. *As the MDiv is the core degree at RTS, the MDiv rubric will be used in this syllabus. Articulation (oral & written) Broadly understands and articulates knowledge, both oral and written, of essential biblical, theological, historical, and cultural/global information, including details, concepts, and frameworks. Rubric!! Moderate! Minimal! None Mini- Justification How to lead from a posture of knowledge of theological clarity Scripture Reformed Theology Significant knowledge of the original meaning of Scripture. Also, the concepts for and skill to research further into the original meaning of Scripture and to apply Scripture to a variety of modern circumstances. (Includes appropriate use of original languages and hermeneutics; and integrates theological, historical, and cultural/global perspectives.) Significant knowledge of Reformed theology and practice, with emphasis on the Westminster Standards. Moderate Moderate Course assumes prior skill attainment. Application to relevant questions. Application of perspectives already attained. Sanctification Demonstrates a love for the Triune God that aids the student s sanctification. Major focus of the course, re: spiritual formation Desire for Worldview Burning desire to conform all of life to the Word of God. Understand the need for reading of culture Winsomely Reformed Preach Embraces a winsomely Reformed ethos. (Includes an appropriate ecumenical spirit with other Christians, especially Evangelicals; a concern to present the Gospel in a God- honoring manner to non- Christians; and a truth- in- love attitude in disagreements.) Ability to preach and teach the meaning of Scripture to both heart and mind with clarity and enthusiasm. Moderate Learning to draw on the best of the Reformed and the church historical. Course material at background music for strong preaching. Worship Knowledgeable of historic and modern Christian- worship forms; and ability to construct and skill to lead a worship service. None Not the focus of this course. Shepherd Church/World Ability to shepherd the local congregation: aiding in spiritual maturity; promoting use of gifts and callings; and encouraging a concern for non- Christians, both in America and worldwide. Ability to interact within a denominational context, within the broader worldwide church, and with significant public issues. Focusing on leadership questions Focusing on leadership questions