Christian
Formation
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Christian
Formation
Topic: Adult Education
For
additional information regarding Christian Formation Programs go to Adult Christian Formation
Adult Curriculum
Resources
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following items are located at the
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Ministries Resource Center Home Congregational/ Leadership Development Stewardship/Mission and Outreach An
Introduction to Godly Play Theory
Curriculum: |
Christian Believer – Abingdon Press, Nashville TN An adult study of the basics of Christianity; similar content to Alpha, but a year long study with greater depth; on hand: Handbook which explains program and gives information about purchasing a license. Available through www.Cokesbury.com We Are an Easter People – John and Adrienne Carr, Upper Room Books, Participants
Guide, a study for small groups to determine various gifts and leadership
possibilities, 5 sessions, commentary and questions Episcopal Identity and Vocation – Episcopal Church Foundation and A 4 part adult curriculum, based on the Zachaeus Report which includes video for part of each lesson Jesus Instead – Harry Griffith, Bible Reading Fellowship,
Winter Park FL A Place Apart – Robert King, Gordon & Adele Finney;
Anglican Book Centre, These are meditations on the “kingdom of God”, based on teachings of
Jesus; includes 5 weeks of daily meditations with work for groups to do;
appendixes include worship and planning information Seasons of the Spirit
- Logos Publications, Based on the Revised Common Lectionary, seasonal guides offer teachers background information on scripture, stories and activities for class, worship and outreach opportunities, includes beautiful art work as well as musical suggestions for class and worship; Adult and Congregational Life sections are available. Available for review: Summer 08 (Early Pentecost) for more information: www.spiritseasons.com Focus on the Prayer Book: An Adult Study – Morehouse has now released this new study of
various prayers and phrases from the Book
of Common Prayer, 1979. There are 6 volumes, each with 6-8 lessons on a
specific subject, all based on prayers found in the BCP. Each lesson is
self-sustaining and can be done within a one hour period. Available for
preview are study guides 5 & 6: Wise
Words-Alliteration in the Liturgy, and Symbolic Language in the Liturgy. Living the Good News – Morehouse Publishing; An Episcopal Lectionary based curriculum; seasonal leader’s guide
includes lessons with background information and meditations on the weekly
readings, the story, activities, and closing prayer. Easy for teachers to
use. Adult “Scripture Journal” also available. Age graded: Adult Clear Curriculum – Randall House Publications, Nashville TN This resource is designed to have the entire family studying the same Scriptural materials from infants and toddlers through adulthood; it is closely age graded. The teacher guides include a brief reflection for the teacher and very detailed instructions for teaching each class. Patterns and other resources are included in a separate teacher pack. The adult pack includes weekly take home papers as well as a quarterly student guide. This curriculum resource has available all the “bells and whistles” and so can be a bit expensive. The Hebrew Scriptures - St Mary's Press, Winona WI A study of why the Old Testament is important to us, followed by discussion of the various parts of the Hebrew Scriptures (including the Apocrypha) Student guide and Teaching manual. Thoughtful Christian – www.TheThoughtfulChristian.com This material includes a variety of short courses that can be downloaded from the website; costs range from $5 to about $35 for several downloads. The materials cover a variety of topics including Bible studies but the many studies cover current discussions and questions. A notebook with sample lessons from each area of studies is available for examination. (Video) Living Prayer – Trinity Wall Street, New York NY This is a 3 part video with presentations on prayer by Richard Foster and Madeleine L’Engle as well as a brief drama, all of which are concerned with prayer as a part of our everyday life. Each section includes a brief list of discussion questions. Living Into Our Baptism – John Westerhoff and Caroling Hughes, St
Mark’s Press, Wichita KS; 1992 This is a resource for either a diocese or
an individual congregation to help with ongoing personal growth in Christian
faith and life. It involves the entire congregation and leadership of the
church and develops in three sections: preparation for the renewal of
baptismal vows (or possibly adult Confirmation), preparation for the rite
itself, and reflection on the experience. Each person preparing for the rite
works with a mentor/partner. It is strong encouragement to and preparation
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See also: Anglican/Episcopal
Church – World Religions The Christian Tradition – Smith and Bodin, eds, Argus Communications, Allen TX, 1978 Source book w/a collection of readings and glossary, Teacher Guide,
and Copy Masters The Jewish Tradition
– Smith and Bodin, eds, Argus Communication, Allen TX, 1978 Source book w/a collection of readings and glossary, Teacher Guide,
and Copy Masters Anglican/Episcopal Church –
Church History (Videos) The Story of
Anglicanism; Cathedral
Films, Part 1: Ancient and Medieval
Foundations Part 2: Reformation and Its Consequences (Videos) The Story of the
Episcopal Church;
Cathedral Films, Discussion guide available;
see Binder: Anglican/Episcopal Church, Section: Church History Part 1: From Part 2: The Call to Development
– Ministry of the Baptized (Video) Network -
Bruce Bugbee, Don
Cousins, Bill Hybels, Willow Creek Resources (Zondervan) A program with 8 sessions, includes video, leader guide Bringing Home a Conference – Episcopal Diocese of Olympia This
is an excellent resource to give someone before they leave to go to a
conference; it includes ideas for getting ready, things to do at the
conference, and ways to reflect on what was learned when they get home. We no
longer need to put money into someone’s attending a major conference and then
never hearing about it again! 3 copies Help for Small Groups – Episcopal Diocese of This
is a very simple, basic book looking at small groups and how each member can
help or hinder the process of the group. 3 copies Caring for Inactive
Members – Tebunah Ministries, A 10 session resource that helps clergy and lay leaders encourage and welcome inactive members Peace
and Justice – Economic Justice No North or South - Claire Woodley-Aitchison, Episcopal Parish
Services, A discussion of the plight of women and children
in underdeveloped countries; includes study questions at the end of each
chapter Peace
and Justice – Non-violence/Peace Making Jubilee
2000 – Office of Peace and Justice Ministries, A series of lessons on ways to care for our world, Specific lessons include: Respect for the Earth, Sharing Wealth, Release of Captives, and Reconciliation and Respect; includes lesson plans for various age groups plus references and an opening paper by Bishop Steven Charleston. Overcoming Violence – Margot Kassmann; World Council of Churches, Subtitled: The Challenge to the Churches in All Places, it is primarily a look at the situation which poses questions for theological reflection, not an actual program for overcoming violence Peace
and Justice – Integrity of Creation One God, One Family, One Earth - Episcopal Parish Services, Looks at the theological reasons for being involved in environmental
ministry, 6 sessions, numerous resources, and bibliography Sacraments/Bible/Prayer – Bible Studies Kerygma Studies – The
Kerygma Program, In depth Bible studies, most of which include both a “Resource Book”
for students and Leader’s Guide; Available for preview: Kerygma Resource Book: Basic overview of the Bible, 1984 Blessed Are You: The Beatitudes of Jesus in Scripture and in Life, 6 lessons, 1999 Good News for All: The Gospel of Luke, 14 lessons, 1995 Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel’s Messiah, 10 lessons, revised 2002 Into the World: The Acts of the Apostles, 14 lessons, 1998 Passion, Promise and Praise: Discovering the Psalms, 7 lessons, 1993 Shalom, A Study of the Biblical Concept of Peace; CD study program, 2002 Making the Bible Our Own &
Mysteries of the Psalms – George E Drew, Educational Ministries 10 lessons each about the Bible for adults; includes questions for reflection The Mighty Acts of God - by Robert J
Marshall & Craig E. Johnson, Augsburg Fortress; Minneapolis MN 36 lesson overview of the Bible for adults;
includes study questions; a leader guide is available. Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
– Sacraments Living Water: Baptism as a Way of Life – Klara Tammany, Church Publishing Inc, New
York NY 2002 A group study on the meanings of baptism and ways to live as baptized
people; 8 sessions of 2 hours each; extensive list of resources; important
discussions of why and how to live out our baptism |
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The following items are available from The Church’s New Teaching Series – Cowley Publications, Cambridge MA, 1997-2002 Titles: A Guide to the New Church’s Teaching Series, Linda L. Grenz; The Anglican Vision, James E Griffiss; Opening the Bible, Roger Ferlo; Engaging the Word, Michael Johnston; The Practice of Prayer, Margaret Guenther; Living with History, Fredrica Harris Thompsett; Early Christian Traditions, Rebecca Lyman; Opening the Prayer Book, Jeffrey Lee; Mysteries of Faith, Mark McIntosh; Ethics After Easter, Stephen Holmgren; Christian Social Witness, Harold T. Lewis; Horizons of Mission, Titus Presler; A Theology of Worship, Louis Weil Deep Waters: An Introduction to Baptism – Marianne Micks, Cowley Publishing, Meditations on baptism and its meaning in our lives; 93 pages w/Study
Guide (Video) The Discovery Series: A Christian Journey: - Episcopal Diocese of
Texas, www.epicenter.org/discovery.shtm
This series, produced by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, provides the
basics for new Christians, confirmation training and continuing Christian
formation particularly for Episcopalians. There are several segments, varying
from 8-19 minutes. The series includes basic information about Christianity,
in-depth discussions of Bible study and prayer, a means of assessing our
spiritual gifts, and sections on evangelism and “telling our story”. There is
also a section on the Episcopal Church and Church history. Each presentation
is followed by group discussion, led by a facilitator; facilitator guides are
available. (Videos may also be borrowed from St Alban’s Reference books to supplement Biblical studies: Tradition, History, and the Old Testament,
Walter E. Rast, Fortress Press, The Old Testament and the Historian, J.
Maxwell Miller, Fortress Press, Form Criticism of the Old Testament,
Gene M. Tucker, Fortress Press, What Is Form Criticism? Edgar V.
McKnight, Fortress Press, Literary Criticism for New Testament
Critics, Norman R. Petersen, Fortress Press, Literary Criticism of the New Testament,
William A. Beardslee, Fortress Press, Literary Criticism of the Old Testament,
Norman Habel, Fortress Press, What Is Redaction Criticism? Norman
Perrin, Fortress Press, The Bible as Literature, the New Testament,
Buckner B. Trawick, Harper and Row
Publishers, How to Interpret the Bible, James M.
Efird, John Knox Press, These are a series of fairly thin books
which give some background information on the various types of Biblical
“criticism” (scholarly study) which are occasionally referred to in Biblical
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