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Modular Course of StudyModular Course of Study

What is a Module?


Characteristics of a ModuleCharacteristics of a Module

Complete units in themselvesDefinable boundariesSpecific purposeWays of linking to other modules


Characteristics of ModulesCharacteristics of Modules

Appropriately sized to meet specific outcomes



Appropriately sized to meet specific outcomesSome modules are generic and fit in many different programs



Some modules are specialized and serve specific functions



Can be linked in different orders to build a complete set of outcomes


Modular ProgramModular Program

Core modules form a solid foundation of– values– skills– provide platform

for further development


From the foundation build different From the foundation build different modelsmodels



Outcome-based program to develop identified abilitiesPrepare people to begin ministry



As we field-test modules the program will improve



As we field-test modules the program will improveLearner’s development of abilities will improve



As we field-test modules the program will improveLearner’s development of abilities will improveLearners will perform acquired abilities in real life situations



Learners are not robots



Learners are not robotsThere is an organic component to growth



Learners are not robotsThere is an organic component to growthApplication and experience leads to further growth



As we strive to prepare ministers for a life-time of effective service


Course ModuleCourse Module- Set length and seat time - Variable length- Covers defined topics - Meets specified outcomes- Tied to specific textbooks - Teaching guides/textbook-

independent- Fixed place in program - Variable place in program- Learner assigned grade - Learner demonstrates

ability- Credit toward degree - Credentialing, non-credit


Module Development ProcessModule Development ProcessModule outline created by team of specialistsPrincipal contributor assigned to draft the moduleDraft reviewed by second content specialistDraft revised and edited for instructional useFormatted (desktop published); proofreadApproved by curriculum committee and released (may require additional review by General Editor)E-published for field-tests and revised as needed


Released ModulesReleased ModulesAdministering the Local ChurchBecoming a Holy PeopleCommunicating Christ Cross-CulturallyCommunicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic WorldCommunicating with Spoken and Written WordsDeclaring the Gospel of GodExamining Our Christian Heritage 1 & 2Exploring Christian MinistryExploring John Wesley’s TheologyExploring Nazarene History & PolityInterpreting Scripture

Investigating Christian Theology 1 & 2Leading the People of GodLiving Ethical LivesPracticing Wesleyan-Holiness Spiritual FormationPreaching the Story of GodProviding Christian Education for All AgesShepherding God’s PeopleSupervised Ministry ExperienceTelling the New Testament Story of GodTelling the Old Testament Story of GodTracing the Story of God in the Bible


Remaining ModulesRemaining Modules

Deacon/educational specialty modules

(Translations: Spanish, French, . . .)


Two Module GuidesTwo Module GuidesFaculty Guide– Series Foreword– Introduction– Bibliography– Two-column Format– Lesson Plans

OverviewIntroductionBodyClose

Student Guide– Series Foreword– Acknowledgements– Syllabus– Lesson Overview– Teaching Resources


DiscussionDiscussion

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