The courses below are listed in the ETSS 2005-2006 Catalogue
REQUIRED COURSES
M1310 Mission in a Multicultural Context
First-year students will be immersed in an Hispanic setting in the southwestern United States for as much as three weeks as a way to think about the church in mission among people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. While students focus on the history, culture and contemporary realities of Hispanics, they also gain skills in intercultural dialogue and ministry that they can transpose to other cultural settings. The course follows a three-step process of See, Think and Act: "seeing" the Hispanic reality, "thinking" theologically and pastorally about that reality and "acting" pastorally and missionally as a response to having seen and thought about the Hispanic reality in the U. S. Southwest.
Instructor Case
M1220 Missiology in a Multicultural Context
This course builds upon the January immersion course "Mission in a Multicultural Context." We reflect on the theological and missiological questions that arise from the experiences of students in a three-week immersion experience in an Hispanic setting. We explore the theological bases necessary to become a church in mission in intercultural settings, as well as paradigms for mission. Given the emphasis on cross-cultural mission for the course, we emphasize the themes of reconciliation and inclusion in the course. Additionally, we explore the question of inculturation - the sharing of the Gospel via the cultural symbols, rituals and expressions of particular groups and regions. Participation in the course "Mission in a Multicultural Context" is a prerequisite for this course.
Professors Case and Pérez
ELECTIVE COURSES
M4102 Faith and Culture in the Spanish Missions
The Spanish missions in the U.S. Southwest represent a significant approach to evangelization and mission. We examine the ways that the Spanish missionaries sought to evangelize and Hispanicize the indigenous throughout the Southwest. We also examine the indigenous peoples' varied responses to the Spanish missionaries and the missions. Finally, we examine ways that the Spanish Christian faith melded with the mestizo culture on the Spanish frontier. A tour of the San Antonio Spanish missions is planned for the course.
Professor Barton
M4205 Issues in Mission in a Hispanic Context
The purpose of this course is to introduce and expose the student to cultural issues in mission to the Hispanic community. We will deal with popular piety, culture, some language, community building, and immigration in order to enhance a deep engagement and understanding of the opportunities and barriers of culture and the pressures of the cross-cultural experience. By dealing with particularities of Hispanic Ministries, the students will be encouraged to think of a method for their use in beginning ministry in a multicultural setting. We will explore approaches to engagement in Hispanic mission, with analysis of the variety of ethnic and national identities, and tie such exploration to the analysis for mission in other cross cultural communities in the US.
Instructor Case
P4000 Conversational Spanish
Informal practice in the everyday use of Spanish, using materials taken from popular culture, for students at the intermediate level or above. $50.00 for non-registered or part-time students. Offered every semester.
Instructor Peña
P4106 Spanish for Ministry
An intermediate level course covering selections from the bible and the Book of Common Prayer, as well as dialogues relating to various pastoral situations, that will increase facility in the use of Spanish for ministry. Various combinations of scriptural, liturgical, and pastoral material will be offered on a rotating schedule in both fall and spring semesters.
Instructor Peña
M4208 Latin American Liberation Theology
This course explores the historical, political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the rise of Liberation Theology in Latin America. Students reflect upon key texts in this theological movement and consider the influence of Latin American theologians upon contemporary theology and ministry. We also consider the differences in emphasis between Latin American Liberation Theology and U.S. Hispanic Theology.
Professor Barton
M4210 Spanish Language Adult Bible Study Design
To help use the Bible and other resources to design a Bible study in Spanish for a local parish, taking into account the community's profile.
Instructor Case
M4211 Spanish Leadership Education
To examine and create strategies for leadership development in Spanish speaking congregations.
Instructor Case
M4301 History of Latin American Religion and Culture
This course explores the varieties of culture and religion in Latin America. The course covers pre-Columbian religion and culture, the period of colonial Latin America and the estab-lishment of independent countries. In each historical epoch, Latin American religion and culture manifest unique characteristics. The course benefits students who seek to understand the historical, cultural, and religious roots of recent immigrants and their descendants from Latin America. The course is provided in Spanish for students with a minimum of intermediate proficiency in Spanish.
Instructor Peña
P4302 On the Boundary: Between Ministry and Culture
This two week immersion encuentro will provide opportunities for study, play, worship and theological reflection in one of the most unique multicultural settings in North America. The classroom will be Northern New Mexico, a setting rich in religious tradition, visual arts and history. We will engage in systematic interaction with religious leaders, families, community activists and congregations from African American, Hispanic, Anglo and Indian cultures. Course work will include theories of cross-cultural communication and experiential learning so that participants will develop and/or strengthen the capacity to analyze theological, socio-economic ethical and historical dimensions of ministry and congregational life.
Offered every January and summer term
Staff
P4303 Ministry in the Hispanic Community
A Field Education experience of ministry, primarily on site at El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission. The field work offers students a chance to engage in a ministry of advocacy for Mexican-American and other Spanish-speaking persons in South Austin. Resource persons from the Mission will help guide this ministry that includes pastoral, medical, wellness, language and literacy programs. Five hours per week at the field site, after introductory meetings.
Offered every semester
Professor of Contextual Theology for Ministry
P4307 Beginning Spanish for Ministry
An introduction intended to provide basic proficiency in Spanish, using materials that illustrate pastorally significant aspects of Latino culture and basic elements of the liturgy in Spanish.
Offered every Spring semester
Instructor Peña
P4308 Spanish Immersion Course
A course for students who choose to study the Spanish language abroad, in either Mexico, or a Latin American country. Certain criteria apply.
Staff
Related Courses Offered by the Lutheran Seminary
Program in the Southwest
ML1110 Orientation to Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture
ML1130 Spanish Language - Devotional Readings
ML2110 Spanish Language - Liturgy
ML2120 Spanish Language - Readings in Theology
ML3110 Spanish Language - Pastoral Care
ML3120 Spanish Language - Preaching
ML3140 Theological Issues in Hispanic Ministry
