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This six-session blended (synchronous and asynchronous) course prepares participants to teach and form God's people. This includes understanding the rudiments of formation from an Episcopal theological view, choosing a curriculum, understanding faith development, program planning (geared specifically to baptism and confirmation prep), and more. EACH WEEK, participants will engage in independent study, asynchronous reflection prompts, and LIVE WEB CONVERSATIONS to gain comfort and confidence in developing and leading formational offerings across a variety of contexts of ministry. If you have any questions before the course starts or whether or not this course is a good fit for you, please do not hesitate to reach out via email. KBond@epiok.org.

ORGANIZATION OF COURSE

WEEK 1: Theology of Formation

WEEK 2: Faith Development Across the Age Span

WEEK 3: Curriculum Development

WEEK 4: Sacramental Preparation: Baptism

WEEK 5: Sacramental Preparation: Confirmation

WEEK 6: Putting It All Together

PREREQUISITES

Familiarity with the Bible and its application to daily living
Knowledge of the Episcopal Tradition, including its history/polity and worship/liturgy
Being a baptized, confirmed, and active member of an Episcopal community
Recommended but not required: Completion of “Becoming Beloved Community: Racial Reconciliation” or another anti-racism training

TEXTS

Required:

1. Bible - preferred translations: NRSV/NRSVue or Common English

2. The Book of Common Prayer

3. Harris, Maria. Fashion Me a People: Curriculum in the Church (Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1989).

4. Pearson, Sharon Ely. Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Theologies of Confirmation for the 21st Century (New York: Morehouse Publishing, 2014).

5. Turrell, James. Celebrating the Rites of Initiation (New York: Church Publishing, 2013).

6. Westerhoff, John III. Will Our Children Have Faith? third edition (New York: Morehouse Publishing, 2012).

7. Williams, Rowan. Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2016).

TO BE LICENSED

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Canons of the Episcopal Church for licensing or recertification as a Catechist. Participants should contact their Bishop and gain course approval BEFORE taking the course to ensure that licensure will be conferred upon completion. Bexley Seabury Seminary does not have the authority to confer this license. Depending on your context, your Bishop may require that you demonstrate competence in other areas of study.

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online text-based discussion (asynchronous)
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