STMA 5550 - Theology of Pastoral Leadership II

3 credit hours
Formerly - STMA 555

This course is a continuation of STMA 546 and completes a two quarter internship-related experience. Students examine: leadership styles and metaphors; theologies of the local church; skills for effecting change and nurturing staff and volunteers; and processes for social analysis within congregational settings. The course culminates with an integrative process that results in the students formally written and orally presented theology of pastoral leadership. The continued supervised internship builds on instruments of social analysis and leadership, addresses both systemic and personal issues to enable critical analysis and pastoral care in the ministry setting.

Prerequisite Course: STMA 5460