1. Articulate the history of age-stratified practices within the church
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Understand and critique of the role and uses of intergenerational worship and community within spiritual development
Analysis

3. Identify and analyse issues around age segregated worship and interaction within a church community
Problem Solving

4. Reflect on a range of practices adopted with respect to intergenerational and family work within the context
Reflection

A coursework assignment of 3000 words weighted at 100%

[Learning Outcomes 1-4]

This module explores the role of intergenerational ministry in the practice context of the student. Students will be encouraged to explore a range of settings and models which are age-specific or multigenerational and reflect on their role and purpose in an individual’s development. Students will be invited to reflect on their practice and how intergenerational ministry could be incorporated into this.

This module will cover:
• History of age specific and segregated ministry
• Current models of intergenerational and family ministry
• The impact on spiritual development of multigenerational activities and community within a faith setting
• Theological understanding of ministry and implications to practice
• The effect of demographic markers and culture on intergenerational ministry

This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the practice work place will help develop professional ministry skills.

Blomberg, C (2016) Effective Generational Ministry, Grand Rapids, Baker Academic

Fowler, J (1995) Stages of Faith: The Psychology of Human Development and the Quest for Meaning

Gardner, J. (2008) Mend the gap: Can the Church Reconnect the Generations? London, IVP

Nye, R (2009) Children’s Spirituality: What it is and Why It Matters. London, Church House Publishing

Parsley, R (2012) Messy Church, A Multigenerational Mission for God’s Family. Eastbourne, David C Cook

Shepherd, N. (2016) Faith Generation. London, SPCK

Wilcox, P. (2018) Intentional Mentoring: Empowering a Generation One Person at a Time, London, Instant Apostle

Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team

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