The learners will share each others faith stories and discuss them in the discussion section of the course room . In this course the learners will construct an assessment tool, using the different methodologies they shall learn throughout this course. They will develop an acronym to retain the information. Learners shall write a complete verbatim using the different methodologies they display in their acronym.
This course will challenge the learners to utilize different methodologies that have proven to be successful in sharing faith with offenders. It will prepare the learners on how to address the different religious beliefs ethically. Within todays correctional institutions skilled chaplains are needed to help in the spiritual and moral transformation of offenders. In order to assist in transforming offenders believers must be able to share faith with offenders. Sharing each others' faith allows the believers (chaplains, volunteers, and laymen) to meet offenders where they are. A 50 – State Survey of Prison Chaplains revealed that 90% say they have one-on-one contact with at least a quarter of all the inmates in the facility where they work, and two – thirds (66%) say that “personally leading worship services, religious instruction sessions or spiritual counseling sessions” is among the top three activities on which they spend the most time.
Sharing one's faith often adheres to a person's spiritual need.
This course will be based on a biblical worldview. We shall adhere to Romans 1:17 “For therein is the righteousness of God Revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.” It is when we share our faith that the righteousness of God is revealed.
In correctional facilities offender's faith is often tested. This is when learners that are volunteers, laymen, and chaplains are obligated to share there faith so that God's righteousness is revealed in order that others may see and begin to share their faith with others.
This class pertains to informing the learners the part of ministry that involves sharing their story of faith with offenders in order to help restore, strengthen, or begin their faith in God.
There is a diversity of cultures that exist throughout the world, likewise, there are cultural diversities inside communities within correctional facilities as well. This course takes a closer look at how an outreach ministry focuses on the ethical praxis of sharing one's faith with incarcerated offenders that are from different cultures. The theological, social, and practical aspects of one's faith is also focused on from a multicultural perspective.
This course also focuses on the importance of sharing faith with an offender. It instructs the learners in further understanding its usefulness while ministering to offenders in correctional facilities. Through discussion and developing methods in sharing one's faith allows the learners to develop the ability to share the gospel effectively.
This course provides the learners with concepts and methodologies (theology of faith and key dynamics) pertaining to sharing faith with offenders. Learners shall bring their verbatims to the table for discussion and learning and return to practicing sharing their faith with the benefit of that learning experience.
