One week extension for comments
I am giving a one week extension in regard to blog comments.
At the end of our intensive, one student was unsure if they should do the course for credit or audit. They have decided, after a reflection on their schedule, to do it for credit and have recently placed their 1,000 words online. This delay was not based on assignment avoidance, but in seeking to discern a number of unexpected ministry challenges.
I believe an extension will be helpful, in order to give them more time to both make and gain comments, and in order to give us to reflect on their 1000 word.
So comments are now due - all sent to lecturer not by 16 August but
by 23 August.
student query regarding length of blog comments
Hi folk,
One of you emailed today, with a query regarding the length of blog comments, specifically, how precise is the suggested word length. Ie is it exactly 100 words (or 200 words), or is it a minimum?
My response was - a minimum. Please don't waste even a minute trying to edit them.
Please note that this is only in regard to blog comments, I expect a 10% plus or minus guideline for the other assessments,
steve
a brand new A vision of Students today video
Just noted that the video I showed on Monday morning, about students today, has been updated. Here it is.
Day four
Story "detail" included
- Main Bible text: Mark 2:1-12. Drawing on Romans 8:15-17 (Message) for image of God
- Mark NIV Application Bible commentary
- Mark Interpretation commentary
- Social Science commentary on Synoptic Gospels
- What did kids do (
here)?
- What was synagogue like (
here)?
- What was a house like (
here and
here)?
- “Home” in Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
Day three
The 40 CD, along with many other creative resources, can be purchased from Proost (
here).
After lunch, I showed you a range of creative resources, mainly from my ministry time at Opawa. A lot more ideas are on my website - either under the heading
worship treats, or
preaching today or
Creationary (a space to be creative with the lectionary). This is both a historic record, plus I keep putting stuff up there as I work it out in an ongoing way.
Day two
Saint John's Bible is
here. More on Dwelling in the word is
here.
Day one
Here are some of the video resources I used today:
welcome to the class of 2011
Welcome to the students from 2011.
This is probably my favourite course, one that has emerged for me out of wrestling with what the Bible means for church ministry today, and how to bring together PhD theory with ministry praxis. I am really looking forward to seeing how it plays out with you and to meeting some new faces.
I have taught this course a number of different times and in a number of different contexts. So if you get bored, do feel free to browse how others in Australia and USA might have engaged, with their 1,000 words.
class resources
1.
Here is the video that I showed Wednesday just before lunch2. And here are some Godly play notes, plus a link to the US website
here.Godly play introduced
My passion:
My story: Ian Mobsby.
Graceway 30/15 all under 10.
intergenerational house churches, classrooms, adults, with kids on church camps, live video to Sunday morning church.
Godly play explained
1. Definitions
Godly -
Play -
2. Teacher model vs learner model
Godly play is in the learner model. It invites the participant
into wonder
into story
into imagination
into relationships
into whole person
Not Christianity lite. Not a program
Instead it’s one of many approaches to Scripture.
3. The Structure
Enter - the space and be greeted
Get ready - settle
Listen to Gods’ Word - hearing the story
Respond - through sacred wondering. (eg I wonder what you like best about this story? I wonder which is the most important part? I wonder where you are in this story? I wonder if there is any part we could leave out, and still have all the story we need?)
Feast - this can be dropped, but can include eating and drinking, ongoing activity including painting, drawing, modelling clay
Receive a blessing - say goodbye
Go - leave the space
4. Practically
“We need to do it again. Watch. This is how we do it.”
“No that’s not fair. Look at all these children listening. They are ready. You need to be ready too. Let’s try again. Good.”
“I think you need to sit by .... You can see and hear from there.”
“May I help you?”
Tips:
Be patient.
Think relationships and space.
The complete guide to Godly play, Volume 1, 2, 3, 4.
http://www.godlyplay.org/; http://www.godlyplay.org.uk
5. The heart
The heart of Godly Play is that it does not depend on knowledge, but on personal response and spiritual engagement with God's word within a supportive, safe community of friends. It began as an approach for very young children - aged 3-6, it 'works' with all ages, including adults, and it works well in groups with a wide age or ability range.
