This description should include an analysis of community and church demographics, adult education programs, curriculum and training. Actively participate in class sessions. Complete additional reading assignments. Examine the spiritual development of a prominent Biblical character with particular emphasis on adult development, adult learning theory and clues to adult spiritual formation. Complete assigned observations and take home assignments.
Students are to select one of the following options.
Design an overall adult education strategy for their church. This strategy should address the needs discovered in the pre-session analysis, demonstrate a clear understanding of adult learning theory, illustrate the role of adult learning in the local church and offer creative solutions to current problem. Each session must relate effectively to the others, include objectives and goals, a clear outline, a descriptive transcript of the session and all materials and activities. Option 3 Write a 15-20 page research paper on a significant issue in adult learning. While students are encouraged to choose topics of interest and value to their ministry instructor approval is required.