Term 091   ---   Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S., Ph.D.

OUTCOMES
Students will become familiar with the biblical, historical and theological foundations of the Church of Christ in the world. Students will investigate and describe their ecclesiology via models of the Church. Students will be able to articulate the mission, and ministry of the Church; and prospects for dialogue with other churches. Students will examine the role of the Spirit in the formation and development of the Church. Student will understand the relationship between the universal Church, the local church and parish churches. The goal is for the student to better understanding of the nature of what it means to be Church both now and in the future.

1. A 4-5 page paper evaluating the models of the Church (50 points)
2. A three page article summary and critique (25 points).
3. A short reflection paper 6-8 pages, on your vision of the "Future Church" (75 points).
4. A 6-8 page "interview" paper. I would like you to "interview" a priest, minister or pastor of a religious denomination, other than your own and present these findings in the form of a reflection paper and presentation  (100 points).

I also expect your attendance at class meeting and to participate in our discussion on the readings. Since the class meets only once a week more than one unexcused absence will result in a 1/2 final letter grade deduction.

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