- This seminar is part of the evaluation process in the student's achievement of a degree and is to be taken in semester two of the student's final year. It enables the student to have an experience in integrating learning from all areas of the curriculum around a given problem. The seminar also serves to strengthen a student in areas of weakness.
A year-long course meeting once a week providing a formational context in which to process seminary life and discern readiness to participate in Ministry Formation 301 A and B. This course will explore the various aspects of Christian ministry with particular attention to pastoral/ congregational ministries. Students will examine social and spiritual shaping of ministerial identity through specific readings, small group work, theological reflection, and ministry site visits/interviews.
Participants will engage in critical and constructive reflection concurrent with their field education placement. In the large group, a variety of ministry topics will be considered. In smaller groups, students will work with case studies and the ministry resources of their faith journeys. Group interaction and leadership are important components pf the learning process. A total of 6 semester hours of credit will be granted at the completion of the year long course.
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