Texts & Assignments:
Perkins Certification January 12-18, 2013 - Teaching in Youth Ministry

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Class Road Map 

Reading List
Required
1. Aiming At Maturity: The Goal of the Christian Life by Stephen W. Rankin. Cascade, 2011. ISBN 978-161097-246-8
2. On The Way To Somewhere: Stories and Songs for the Journey by Celia Whitler. Abingdon, 2006. ISBN 0-687-49367-6
3. John Wesley for the 21st Century: Set Apart for Social Witness by John O. Gooch. Discipleship Resources, 2006. ISBN 0-88177-445-6
4. Evangelism and Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit by Albert C. Outler. Discipleship Resources, 2000, 2004. ISBN 0-88177-151-1
5. Grace and Holiness in a Changing World: A Wesleyan Proposal for Postmodern Ministry edited by Jeff E. Greenway & Joel B. Green. Abingdon, 2007. ISBN-13: 978-0-687-46570-5
6. United Methodist Beliefs: A Brief Introduction by William H. Willimon. Westminster John Knox, 2007. ISBN-13: 978-0-664-23040-1 ISBN-10: 0-664-23040-7
7. Transforming Evangelism: The Wesleyan Way of Sharing Faith by Henry H. Knight III & F. Douglas Powe, Jr. Discipleship Resources, 2006. ISBN 978-0-88177-485-6
8. The Faith of the Christian Church: An Introduction to Theology by Tyron Inbody. Eerdmans, 2005. ISBN 0-8028-4151-1
9. ¶ 101-104 The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church 2008. ISBN 978-0-687-64785-9
10. Wesley’s Sermons (3): Available at http://gbgm-umc.org
 “Causes of the Inefficacy of Christianity”
 “Christian Perfection”
 “Catholic Spirit”
11. Wesley’s Hymns (3): Available at http://gbgm-umc.org
 “And Are We Yet Alive?”
 “Come, Sinners to the Gospel Feast”
 “A Charge to Keep I Have”

Recommended
1. Starting Right: Thinking Theologically About Youth Ministry edited by Kenda Creasy Dean, Chap Clark, & Dave Rahn. Zondervan, 2001. ISBN-10: 0310234069 ISBN-13: 978-0310234067
2. Responsible Grace: John Wesley’s Practical Theology by Randy L. Maddox. Kingswood, 1994. ISBN 0-687-00334-2
3. How To Think Theologically 2nd Edition by Howard W. Stone & James O. Duke. Fortress, 2006. ISBN 0-8006-3818-2
4. Why I am Not A Calvinist by Jerry L. Walls and Joseph R. Dongell. IVP, 2004. ISBN 0-8308-3249-1
5. A Handbook of Theological Terms: Their Meaning and Background Exposed in Over 300 Articles by Van A. Harvey. Simon & Schuster, 1964,1992. ISBN 0-684-84644-6
6. John Wesley’s Sermons : An Anthology edited by Albert C. Outler & Richard P. Heitzenrater. Abingdon, 1991. ISBN 0-687-20495-X
7. John Wesley’s Sermons: An Introduction by Albert C. Outler. Abingdon, 1984, 1991. ISBN 0-687-20496-8
8. A Primer on Postmodernism by Stanley J. Grenz. Eerdmans, 1996. ISBN 0-8028-0864-6

Assignments
1. Read ALL required material BEFORE class starts on January 12, 2013!
2. Attend and Participate! [25 points]
3. ALL paperwork MUST include: Student Name, Class Title, & Date with Page Numbers, on each page!
4. On Sunday Jan. 10 do “Theological Rocks” worksheet (provided in class)- DUE Monday Jan. 14, 2014. [10 Points]
5. Write a Contemporary Music reflection (1-2 pages) on Tues., Wed., Thurs., (3 total) song will be listened to in class with discussion each day and lyrics will be handed out for analysis- DUE next day (Wed., Thurs., Fri.). [15 Points]
6. Christian Conferencing Sessions based on a reading of a Wesley sermon/hymn will be held each day/evening. [25 points]
7. After Class Assignment-
a. Using the book On The Way To Somewhere by Celia Whitler
b. Pick 3 stories that emphasize (1 each) Prevenient, Justifying, and Sanctifying Grace “opportunities” to think and work theologically.
c. Analyze each narrative and describe YOUR response to the real life situation using practical theology as discussed in class. Can you use any Wesleyan tools to address this narrative? Anything from Charles Wesley’s hymns or John Wesley’s sermons? From UMC Doctrine? Integrate as much as you can.
d. Pick 1 song and analyze using the tools we used to address contemporary music.
e. Assignment should be 7-10 pages. [25 Points]
DUE Friday February 1, 2013 @ 5pm via e-mail charles@mcyouth.org

Perkins Youth Ministry Certification: Theology 2013
Class Road Map

1. The Content of the American Theological Landscape- Heresy- CH
2. Flavors of Modern World Theology: Liberation, Feminist, Etc.- DN
3. Understanding Postmodernism: POMO for the “Enlightened”- SR
4. Do You Believe In Atheism?- CH
5. How To Think Theologically- DN
6. The Quadrilateral Reframed- CH
7. Christian Faith Defined- DN
8. United Methodist Doctrine: Overview & Distinctive Emphasis- DN
9. When Grace Is The Chauffeur- Theology & Education Module- CH
10. Ethics- SR
11. Revelation- SR
12. The Human Condition: Anthropology- CH
13. God- SR
14. Creation- SR
15. Theology & Science- CH
16. Evil: Theodicy- SR
17. Sin/Original Sin- CH
18. Jesus/Christ- SR
19. Atonement Theory- CH
20. Identity/Vocation- SR
21. Conversion/Evangelism- CH
22. Church/Community: “We’re All In This Together!”- DN
23. Holy Spirit: The “It” Factor- DN
24. Mission (Missio Dei)- DN
25. Worship/Means of Grace/Christian Practices- DN
26. Reign of God/New Beginnings- SR

Introduction To John Wesley
Introduction To WGITC
3 Units of Analyzing Secular Music- CH