Vocation and Orientation

INSTRUCTOR:

Rev. Vince Tango
vtango@iliff.edu
303-765-3106

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The topic of our quarter together is the ongoing process of vocational discernment, with particular attention to how vocational journeys intersect with the experience of formal theological education. We will utilize dynamic, ongoing, interactive and self-reflective learning processes through weekly readings and content, the lives of the students and instructor, the lives of the mentors you choose as living conversation partners, and historical partners accessed through an autobiography or oral history.

TEXTBOOK & COURSE MATERIALS

The texts for this course will be uploaded to Canvas .  Students will also choose one autobiography to read throughout the quarter.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Provide a “sacred space” where you can come to know one another, including your different faith understandings and traditions, at a deeper level than is usually experienced with other courses.
2. Introduce you to Iliff, and assist you with your understanding and adjusting to the framework and characteristics of theological education, which are somewhat different from those in other kinds of educational programs that you may have experienced in the past.
3. Invite you to reflect theologically on your personal and professional identity, and your ongoing vocational discernment.
4. Practice personal and professional skill development required to work effectively to build relationships and foster dialogues that honor multiple perspectives and experiences.
5. Utilize writing, journaling, audio/video, and creative expression to connect concepts and practice to one’s own vocational discernment and development.