Certificate Residency VI
July 14-18, 2008
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Dubuque, Iowa
Course Offerings
(Participants can take one or two of these course.)
TMx70W
The Church as Learning Community*
Dr. Norma Cook Everist
Professor of Church Admin. and Ed. Ministry
Wartburg Theological Seminary
This is a comprehensive course studying the roles and relationships of teachers and learners and the theological task of education in the Christian learning community. The group will explore the importance of setting and maintaining trustworthy learning environments. Participants will think theologically about methods, expand their competence in using a variety of methods, and explore faith development through the life cycle. How we teach teaches as powerfully as what we teach. The course will examine lifelong catechesis and the congregation as a confirming community. An important goal of this course is to aid in equipping other educators in our faith communities. Finally the course will examine the connection between education and evangelism, explore ministry in daily life, and consider parish education in the public world.
*This course meets the Educational Ministry requirement for Wartburg’s TEEM certification.
TMx30W
Intro.to the History of
Christianity
**
Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth A. Leeper
WTS Associate Professor of Church History
This course combines an introductory survey of the history of Christianity with a deeper examination of certain issues critical to the life and development of the Church. The basic text will be Introduction to the History of Christianity: First Century to the Present Day (Fortress Press, editor Tim Dowley), which offers an overview of Christian history. Lectures, presentations, and selections from primary source documents will complement the text by investigating key topics in greater depth (e.g., the development of Christian identity, the person of Jesus Christ, role of women, Luther’s reformation, fundamentalism & pentecostalism, Lutherans in the United States).
**This course meets the Church History requirement for Wartburg’s TEEM certification.
TMx62W Preaching 2 ***
Instructor: Dr. Samuel Giere
Assistant Professor of Homiletics
Wartburg Theological Seminary
In Preaching 2, participants will work toward a theological, sacramental understanding of preaching, rooted in Scripture and centered at the Cross. They will also consider contextual aspects of preaching – the sermon and Sunday, preaching and the liturgical calendar, and occasional preaching. Time together will be a combination of large group lecture/discussion and small group time. Each participant will preach once during the weekend. The course will also include reading to be completed prior to the weekend intensive.
***This course meets the Preaching 2 requirement for Wartburg's TEEM program and the Worship and Preaching requirement for the Certificate in Town & Country Church Leadership. Preaching 1 is a prerequisite for Preaching 2.
Course Requirements
Each residency course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-hour seminary course with 12-14 contact hours during the week. Participants are asked to complete reading assignments prior to the Residency and individuals taking the courses for TEEM or Certificate credit must submit a final paper after the Residency. There may be some readings and assignments to complete in the evenings during the week.
Course Credit Options
Certificate Credit
Continuing Education Units/Credits
TEEM Certification
Credit
No Credit
During the course of the week Residency, courses can be taken by individuals seeking Certificate, TEEM and Continuing Education credits.
Courses taken for Certificate Credit or TEEM Certification Credit require the completion of a paper at the end of the Residency.
Courses taken for Certificate Credit can be applied towards the CTL’s Certificate in Town & Country Church Leadership and may also be eligible as part of a lay ministry program such as AIM (Associate in Ministry-ELCA) or CLP (Commissioned Lay Pastor-PCUSA).
Click here to learn more about
the
Certificate in Town & Country Church Leadership.
Residency Fees*
The exact cost is yet to be determined but it is anticipated that the cost of tuition (includes two courses), room, and board for the week will be $600 or less.
*Please note that additional tuition fees apply to courses taken as part of Wartburg Seminary’s TEEM certification program to meet the ELCA’s TEEM (Theological Education for Emerging Ministries) requirements. The cost of tuition (includes two courses), room, and board for TEEM certification credit for the week is estimated to be around $1,350.
Click here for a copy of page 1 of the 2008 brochure.
Click here for a copy of pg. 2 of the brochure including registration materials.
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