Course Descriptions
Field Education
Congregational Field Work
Fieldwork is an opportunity to put into action the theory learned in the classroom. Working in a congregation gives the student a chance to develop their unique pastoral voice while navigating complexities of a congregation’s history, culture, systems and ethos. Fieldwork placements may include: teaching a religious education class for children or adults, working with a youth group, serving on a pastoral care team, participating in a stewardship campaign and more. Evaluation is based on Zoom conversations with professor, midterm and final evaluations. This course is for M.Div. students. Variable credits, between 0.5 – 3.0 depending on the scope of work done.
Depending on the focus of the Field Work, your project may relate to Starr King thresholds 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and MFC requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7.
Session
January Intersession 2021
Instructors
Course Type
Field Education
Location
No Location
Course ID
FE-4051
Faculty Approval Required
No
Units
.5-3
Immersion
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Intensive
Introduction to Preaching in a Cross Cultural Context
Introduction to Preaching in a Cross Cultural Context: This non-lectionary, thematic preaching course embraces counter oppressive ministry through worship and the arts. Hands on learning will combine the sharing and peer review of brief homilies with exercises aimed at identifying your authentic preaching voice. Each student will also deliver two full-length sermons in class. Questions of how to make our worship services more relevant in today’s culturally shifting world will be explored through thea/ological study of homiletics through a libratory lens and an engagement with issues of cultural appropriation and misappropriation in Unitarian Universalist liturgical practice. Students from all traditions welcome. Pre-requisites: ECO core intensive or equivalent. Starr King thresholds 1, 2, 6 and 7, and MFC Competency 1. This course is for M.Div students and will be evaluated based on sermons and class participation. High Res Only.
Students must contact the instructor via e-email prior to enrolling in order to receive permission to register. Registration is contingent upon faculty approval.
Session
January Intersession 2021
Dates
1/19/21 – 1/23/21
Instructors
Course Type
Intensive
Location
No Location
Days
T / W / Th / F / Sa
Time
10am-6pm
Course ID
HMLS 4075
Faculty Approval Required
Yes
Units
3
Online
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Residential
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Residential Hybrid
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Thesis/Final Project
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