Centered in the Diocese of NWPA, this thesis proposes a diocesan-level curriculum that will help struggling, timeworn Episcopal parishes grow into thriving, contextual Episcopal communities based in methods of transformative learning, particularly strategies that engage spirituality (Tisdell and Tolliver), undo oppressive frameworks (Freire), and teach organizations to learn (Senge). The desired outcome is shifted mindsets around church and the Episcopal tradition so that these parishes live into their unique callings to proclaim the gospel. This paper reflects on the demographic and ecclesial challenges, setting the context for the work to be done, before exploring the characteristics of vibrant parishes in this region. The middle part of the thesis develops the curriculum, particularly exploring its scholarly grounding, before concluding with effective tools for measuring the success of the program in shifting mindsets.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/48665 |
| Date | 25 April 2024 |
| Creators | Hall, Melinda |
| Contributors | Yin, Peng |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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