Additional Summer 2013 Courses
Dimensions & Dynamics of Urban Ministry, SCUPE, Chicago (1.0 credits)
- Register for this course through MyLutherNet, according to Registrar timelines for Summer registration
- Dates: June 3-7, 10-14, 2013; Mondays to Fridays (9am-5pm)
- Description: Organized as a sequence of city-wide experiential learning opportunities, the course introduces students to congregations and faith-based organizations that bring good news through prophetic ministry. Students have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with urban ministry leaders who offer vision, courage and hope. Course methodology includes contextual experience, theological reflection, social analysis and dialogue with significant church leaders and the instructor. Taught by Dr. Yvonne Delk.
- Cost: LS tutition for a 1.0 credit course. Students are responsible for additional costs for transportation to/from Chicago, meals, housing & transportation within Chicago. Students taking this course for a curriculum requirement will receive a $200 subsidy from the CCE office to defray costs of housing/transportation in Chicago.
- Click here for more information about SCUPE, the Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education, in Chicago
Restoring Urban Communities, SCUPE, Chicago (1.0 credits)
- Register for this course through MyLutherNet, according to Registrar timelines for Summer registration
- Dates: June 3-8, 2013; Mondays to Saturday (9am-5pm)
- Description: Field-based in one of the nationally renowned Christian community development organizations, this course examines the principles and practices of congregational-based community development. It examines the relationship between biblical faith and community development practice through site visits to exceptional Chicago development models, and identifies the leadership competencies, organizing principles, skills and resources necessary for an asset-based approach to sustainable community building.
- Cost: LS tutition for a 1.0 credit course. Students are responsible for additional costs for transportation to/from Chicago, meals, housing & transportation within Chicago. Students taking this course for a curriculum requirement will receive a $200 subsidy from the CCE office to defray costs of housing/transportation in Chicago. Taught by Dr. Mary Nelson.
- Click here for more information about SCUPE, the Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education, in Chicago