An introduction to the study of ministry in the urban setting. The material is divided into 3 sections which include: (1) the history of the city, (2) the dynamics of the city including a comparison of cities in the U.S. and other countries; the conflicts which result from racial and cultural diversity in the city; the social and economic structure of the city; and the urban dilemma, (3) how to minister in the city with all its unique characteristics and problems (the urban dilemma).

This practicum is to be completed in conjunction with ED 203 Pluralism and Cultural Diversity. The purpose of the practicum is that the student will gain experience in working in a cross-cultural environment with people from one or more ethnic groups other than their own.

An introduction to the study of Public Administration (bureaucracy). This course will include a study of the history of public administration in the US with comparison made to other countries. Important laws having to do with the public administration will be discussed and their implications upon our lives and our cities. Different styles of leadership will be discussed so that the student will understand the perspective of the bureaucrat. The student will be given the Servant Leader model as the one best used to work with the bureaucrat and to accomplish ministry in the city.

Field Work consists of one semester of ministry in the specific field of choice. The ministry must have the approval of the Director of Field Education (see the Field Education Manual under Social Sciences) and the department chair.

This is an advanced class in Urban Ministries where the student will concentrate on the theology of the city; on urban planning and on the development of a non-profit corporation including fund raising. All of these elements are brought together so that a student will be able to develop an urban ministry from the ground up.

This is a research and a Practicum in the specific area of interest. The student, in cooperation with the department chair, will research a specific area of interest in urban ministry. This research will include on-site visits as a Practicum complete with interviews and actual experience in the field of research. Areas of research may include, but are not limited to: the inner city church; rescue mission ministry; transitional living programs; drug and alcohol rehabilitation; para-church organizations in the inner city; and the delivery of social services.

See Directed Studies description in the Scholastic Policies and Grading SystemM Page