IntThe goal of this lesson will be to introduce middle and high school youth to the concept of soteriology. At the conclusion, hopefully they will understand there are a variety of ways to study soteriology and they will be encouraged to ask questions so they can grow deeper in faith. I plan to use a multitude of methods in order to engage the children. Most of the lesson will focus on teaching postmodern deconstruction. Students will be asked to deconstruct the common teachings of the conservative south and seek new ways of understanding which are focused much more on love. One particular issue they will deconstruct will be original sin. They will also discuss Anselm and the honor of God (which may be the only theological element common
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The children of the church are used to praying in church settings. If there is no one willing, I will pray for the group but I will strive to allow one of the children to perform the task. One child in particular, Gracie, prays publicly for us frequently. We as a church (and personally I want this as well) desire for our children to find comfort in praying in front of groups. This allows these young people a voice in worship as well as the life of the church. I will not single out one person to pray. This is not successful and can create stress for someone who is uncomfortable praying in front of others. Prayer should not be forced on someone …show more content…
They will be challenged to discuss and identify where they think sin comes from. As they discuss, they will read from parts of the Genesis narrative in chapter 3. As they analyze the scripture, they will be asked to challenge the traditional views laying sin at the feet of Adam and Eve. Specifically, they will be asked to examine the incorrect assumptions blaming Eve for sin. This will be a deconstruction activity but also will challenge biblical literalism which is a massive problem in the area. Questions will also be raised in regards to the different ideas of sin (adamic, tragic, natural, moral) and students will learn about societal sin. Students will also be challenged with ideas from Anselm and Sobrino during this part of the lesson. During this discussion, students will be asked to formulate more inclusive theology and deconstruct why some of this soteriology developed in their respective time periods. This will be the bulk of the lesson and will take the most
The children of the church are used to praying in church settings. If there is no one willing, I will pray for the group but I will strive to allow one of the children to perform the task. One child in particular, Gracie, prays publicly for us frequently. We as a church (and personally I want this as well) desire for our children to find comfort in praying in front of groups. This allows these young people a voice in worship as well as the life of the church. I will not single out one person to pray. This is not successful and can create stress for someone who is uncomfortable praying in front of others. Prayer should not be forced on someone …show more content…
They will be challenged to discuss and identify where they think sin comes from. As they discuss, they will read from parts of the Genesis narrative in chapter 3. As they analyze the scripture, they will be asked to challenge the traditional views laying sin at the feet of Adam and Eve. Specifically, they will be asked to examine the incorrect assumptions blaming Eve for sin. This will be a deconstruction activity but also will challenge biblical literalism which is a massive problem in the area. Questions will also be raised in regards to the different ideas of sin (adamic, tragic, natural, moral) and students will learn about societal sin. Students will also be challenged with ideas from Anselm and Sobrino during this part of the lesson. During this discussion, students will be asked to formulate more inclusive theology and deconstruct why some of this soteriology developed in their respective time periods. This will be the bulk of the lesson and will take the most