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Lay
School For Mission Information |
Sponsored by the Northern Great Lakes Synod Enroll in the Lay School for Mission! --- Grow in Faith. --- Develop your Spirituality. --- Discern your Baptismal Vocation. --- Learn more about Prayer, the Bible, and the Church? All This and more is available in the Lay School. The Lay School offers comprehensive courses in Biblical Studies, Theology, Spirituality, Worship, and in other aspects of congregational life. To find similar a similar educational opportunity one would have to attend a seminary. But you do not need to journey to Chicago, or St. Paul because this opportunity is right at your door. Tuition costs? Free The only charge is for books. For more information, or a
curriculum description contact Pastor David Echelbarger, Dean of
the Lay School for Mission. 906-475-9161 or write
him at 520 East U.S. HWY 41 Negaunee, MI 49866. Lay School Campuses Immanuel Lutheran Church, Negaunee,
MI. Coordinator: Rev. David Echelbarger 906-475-9161. First Lutheran Church, Gladstone MI, Coordinator: Rev. Jonathan Schmidt. 906-428-4565 Zion Lutheran Church, St. Ignace MI, Coordinator: Rev. Tari Stage-Harvey, 906-643-7870 Finlandia University, Hancock, Michigan,
Coordinator: Rev. Jimalee Jones,
906-482-2381 Shepherd of the Lakes, Sayner, Wisconsin,
Coordinator: Rev. Mary Weinkauf,
715-358-5488 The Lay School for Mission is for anyone who wants to increase their understanding of the Christian Faith. It is also for those interested in becoming more effective in their own congregations, or those desiring to make themselves available for special ministry opportunities in the Northern Great Lakes Synod. Students seeking courses to count toward an Associate in Ministry certification may earn up to eleven credits in the Lay School. Who is the Lay School for? You. Curriculum and Course Description The Lay School for Mission: Northern Great Lakes Synod The Reverend David L. Echelbarger,
Dean Curriculum for Semester I (Winter) LITURGICS 6 class sessions 2 hours each. This course reviews the history of liturgical theology and its practical application in worship. Students will become well versed in Lutheran liturgy. A component to the course will be actual liturgical planning, and practicing liturgical movements, chanting, etc. EXEGESIS OF THE PERICOPES: 6 class sessions 2 hours each. This course explores the role of exegesis as it is related to the proclamation of the gospel. How does one prepare to preach on the lectionary? What resources are available? How does one to rightly interpret the text and apply it in a homiletical situation? (Select Option). PREACHING THE WORD: 9 class sessions 2 hours each. Students will read and discuss a text on preaching, and then have an opportunity to discuss the task of preaching with a number of pastors. Students will complete and deliver at least one full length sermon. What is the task of preaching? What are the various methods of preaching? How does one prepare lively, faithful and relevant sermons? THE CHURCH AS A COMMUNITY OF GRACE: 8 class sessions 2 hours each. This is an ecclesiology course which focuses primarily on theology of the church. Theologically and biblically speaking, what is the church, and what is its mission in the world? How can our churches truly become a community of grace? SUNDAY SCHOOL/VBS PLANNING, COORDINATION AND TRAINING: 3 class sessions 2 hours each. How to organize, equip, and facilitate effective Christian Education programs in the parish. What are the resources? What are the possibilities? SPIRITUALITY AND PRAYER: 4 class sessions 2 hours each. A brief historical survey of the various forms of Christian spirituality with an emphasis on individual and corporate prayer. How does one live a spiritual life of prayer? Semester II (Fall) LUTHERAN HERITAGE: 10 class sessions 3 hours each. This course seeks to answer the question: "What does it mean to be a Lutheran?" Lutheran Heritage covers the history of the Lutheran Church and also explores the church today. Emphasis is placed on the work of Martin Luther, and the historical and theological impact of the Reformation. Students will become acquainted with the confessional documents of the Lutheran Church. (Select Course). HOMILETICS: 12 class sessions, 1 hour each. Homiletics explores the techniques employed to deliver effective sermons. Students will prepare a homiletical message based on scripture and have it video taped and critiqued. OLD TESTAMENT: 12 classes 2 hours each. This is a survey course of the Old Testament which includes all of the major divisions (the Pentateuch, the Prophets, the Psalms, Job, and Wisdom literature). Emphasis is placed on understanding the Old Testament writings, how they came to us, and how to interpret them. (Select Course) CHURCH POLITY: 2 courses 3 hours each. This course studies the polity of all levels of the church. It will review of the ELCA, its governance, its mission, and the specific challenges it faces. The Northern Great Lakes Synod will be explored in similar fashion. Semester III (Winter) INTERPRETING THE NEW TESTAMENT: 12 classes 3 hours each. This course provides an overview of the New Testament and how to interpret it. What is the unique message of the gospels and the historical context which gave them birth? Traditional questions in New Testament studies will be visited such as the of the historical Jesus, the life and theology of Paul, the content and theology of the Epistles. (Select Course). SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: 12 classes 1.5 hours each. This course aims to acquaint the student with the enterprise of systematic theology, its task, importance, and better enables the participant to think theologically. Students will have the opportunity to explore the ideas of 20th century theologians as well as the theology of Martin Luther. CHURCH GROWTH: TOTAL QUALITY MINISTRY: 12 classes 1.5 hours each. How can we equip our churches to be vital centers of mission? What is the mission and task of the local congregation's outreach and how can this mission be accomplished? There will be a considerable emphasis on stewardship, contemporary worship, and how congregations can become open and grace filled communities. Case studies will be offered to help students understand the dynamics of congregational life. Semester IV (Fall) EDUCATION IN LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONS: 8 classes 2 hours each. "Professors of Christian Education at ELCA seminaries give stimulating insights into education in Lutheran congregations. The eight sessions will address: theology and theory of Christian education; teaching and learning in the Christian community; developmental learning; education through the life span; curriculum; multi cultural education; administration in ministry; current issues and concerns." (Select Course) WILLING TO SERVE: DEVELOPING A VOCATION OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE: 4 classes 1.25 hours each. The purpose of this course is to help the participant identify, and develop mission opportunities in the communities in which they live, both inside and outside the church. The student will learn to discover, access and develop their gifts in order to enhance the ministry of the baptized. Emphasis will be placed on Luther's understanding of vocation as answering the "call" of God. MINISTRY TO THE ELDERLY: 5 classes 1.25 hours each. The purpose of this course is to identify the needs both physical and spiritual of the elderly. Participants will learn and apply pastoral care skills to meet these needs. How does one become acquainted with the resources a community offers to help the elderly of the community? MINISTRY TO YOUTH: 7 classes 1.25 each. This course will help the participant learn how to develop a comprehensive youth ministry that is effective. How does one involve youth in the life of the congregation? How can youth impact the life of a congregation? EVANGELISM IN LUTHERAN WORSHIP: 5 classes 1.5 hours each. "Two large concerns in our congregations revolve around worship and outreach. The relationship between these two will be addressed by a number of different church leaders from different perspectives. The class will focus on the issues of evangelism; hospitality; preaching; sacraments; music; and practical suggestions." (Select Course) EVANGELISM IN CONGREGATIONS. 6 classes 1.5 hours each. "This course will seek to explore evangelism as the responsibility of the whole parish. How can our congregation become visitor friendly? How can we make evangelism a key component of our mission? (Select Material available -- not a Select course). PASTORAL CARE: A STUDY
OF PASTORAL PRESENCE AND MINISTRY: 12 weeks
1.5 hours each. This course helps the student to develop a pastoral
care ministry which is both formal and informal. The course will cover
most aspects of pastoral care such as hospital visitation, crisis intervention,
grief work, and ways to refer for counseling. The course will also
explore the student's understanding of their role in pastoral care
by addressing such issues as: self care, interpersonal boundary assessment,
with emphasis on a theology of pastoral care.
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