MD543: Children at Risk (4 units)
Doug McConnell, Associate Professor of Leadership
Spring 2003 Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:
From the AIDS orphan to the child soldier, every day kids all over the world struggle in unfair situations that place them at risk. This course is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the problems these children face and equip students with the tools they need to show them the holistic love of Christ. Course topics will include an overview of the major risk factors that affect children, theological foundations necessary to work with them long-term, and presentation of best practices drawn from two millennia of the Church's effective work with children.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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Acquire the basic tools for understanding the biblical and theological principles for mission to children at risk.COURSE FORMAT:
This course is a two-week intensive. Class will meet daily from 3:00-5:50 pm. A presentation and discussion format will be used, allowing time for small group interaction in which students will have opportunity to evaluate principles and practices of mission to children at risk.
REQUIRED READING:
The student must read at least 1200 pages drawn from the required reading list, and supplemented by the recommended reading list in the event of the student having already used one of the texts in a previous course.
Hecht, Tobias. At home in the street: Street children of Northeast Brazil. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Magnuson, Norris. Salvation in the slums: Evangelical social work 1865-1920. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1990.
McDonald, Patrick. Children at risk: Networks in action. Monrovia: MARC Publications, 2001.
Myers, Glenn. Children in crises. Cumbria, UK: OM Publishing, 1998.
Speakman, Danielle. Nothing but a thief. Sovereign World, 2002.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Kilbourn, Phyllis (ed.). Children in crises: A new commitment. Monrovia: MARC Publications, 1996.
Kilbourn, Phyllis & McDermid, Marjorie (eds.). Sexually exploited children: Working to protect and heal. Monrovia: MARC Publications, 1998.
Mickelson, Roslyn Arlin (ed.). Children on the streets of the Americas. New York: Rutledge, 2000.
O’Grady, Ron. The rape of the innocent. Bangkok, Thailand: ECPAT and Auckland, New Zealand: Pace Publishing, 1994.
Strange, W.A. Children in the early church. Cumbria, UK: Paternoster Press, 1996.
ASSIGNMENTS:
A final examination consisting of 3 reflective essays. A final 4,000 word (double-spaced) paper, researching an aspect of children at risk with the implications for mission.
PREREQUISTES: None.
RELATION TO CURRICULUM: Elective in School of World Mission. Meets Globalization requirement for MAT.
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes
Last Date Edited: December 5, 2002