EL519: English for Ministry (0 credits)

Janna McConnell, Adjunct Instructor in ESL
Spring 2004 Pasadena

DESCRIPTION:

A 10-week noncredit course equips students with oral and aural skills to communicate in simple English within the American context of ministry. The English for Ministry course fits within the emerging field of English for special purposes. English for Ministry focuses on functional language tasks and vocabulary common to workplace, notably church and community contexts. Through a variety of exercises that mirror authentic situations, students learn the listening and speaking skills to participate effectively.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Understand and use basic sentences for social conversation in English
• Participate in formal and informal dialogue inside and outside class
• Writing and giving a personal testimony
• Use vocabulary and language functions common to church, liturgy and community contexts
• Understand general vocabulary for Christian Education
• Understand and translate short messages and texts into simple English
• Understand general vocabulary for Bible Studies and devotionals

COURSE FORMAT:

Students actively engage in different types of reading, exercises, small group work, presentations, lectures, and discussions.

REQUIRED READING:

Dodd, Debbie. Dictionary of Theological Terms in Simplified English. EMIS, Wheaton College, 2003.
Dormer, Jan. Live It! An Intermediate ESL Course Book With Christian Content. Webb – Instituto de Linguas.
New Living Translation

Participants’ Denominational Minister’s Handbook

Pierson, Cheri. Dictionary of Theological Terms in Simplified English: Student Workbook. EMIS, Wheaton College, 2003.

ASSIGNMENTS:

This noncredit course is graded “Satisfactory” or “Not Satisfactory.” The following requirements are designed to strengthen oral and aural English skills:
• Class participation and preparation (weekly oral and written assignments)
• Writing and giving a personal testimony
• Planning a church function, i.e., luncheon and short missions trip
• Preparing and giving a Bible Study

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets ESL requirement for graduation in Non-English degree programs.

FINAL EXAMINATION: ESL English for Ministry Exit Exam.

Last Date Edited: March 16, 2004