During the second part of the course, we will apply the lessons learned from readings, fieldwork, and cases to the task of developing proposals and an action plan for Monumental Baptist Church. You may choose to work individually or in a group.
We will proceed in a series of discussions and work sessions, culminating in a presentation and discussion in the penultimate class meeting, followed by reflection on the semester in the final class. To make the most of the four work sessions, it is imperative to come to class prepared to discuss your work-in-progress.
October 21. Philadelphia Debrief and Improvisation Exercise
Come to this class prepared to reflect on what you learned from the field trip and to engage in an improvisation.
October 28. Home as Place and Mission: Lessons from Cases
Come to this class prepared to present the case that you chose. The discussion will draw out lessons for our work in Philadelphia.
November 4. Home as Place and Mission: Proposals and Work Session
Come to this class with your plan for the design and implementation of your proposal.
November 11. Veterans Day Holiday. No Class.
You may use this as an optional opportunity for a field trip to Philadelphia.
November 18. Home as Place and Mission: Work Session
Come to this class with your work-in-progress, prepared to develop further. We will discuss during class.
November 25. Home as Place and Mission: Work Session
Come to this class with your work-in-progress, prepared to develop further. We will discuss during class.
December 2. Home as Place and Mission: Presentation and Discussion
Class presentation may be in Powerpoint or from a pdf. The file must be posted online by Sunday, December 1 at 5PM. The final submission of your proposal is due as a pdf one week after the presentation in class in order to provide time to incorporate suggestions and critique during and after the presentation.
December 9. Reflections and Next Steps
All assignments are due at times and dates indicated above. Late projects will receive a reduction in grade. There will be no extensions without prior, written, consent of the instructor. The proposal represents 50% of the final grade.