Congregational Administration Nuts and Bolts
College: Trinity College
Instructor(s): Deller, Walter
Course Code: 
TRP2721HF
Semester: 
First Semester
Section: 
0101
Online: 
No
Credits: 
One Credit
Location: 
Toronto (St George Campus)
Description: 

This course will explore an essential role of clergy in offering oversight and service to key aspects of the unfolding of congregational life. What is the relationship between this practical work of the laity, theology, and congregational health? How can clergy offer intelligent oversight and service to lay leadership without interfering and micromanaging? In dialogue and discussion with expert practitioners we will focus on basic skills and awareness necessary to effective leadership in the areas of congregational administration, including: finances and budgeting, property and buildings, stewardship, volunteer management and personnel
supervision and feedback, organizing the weekly Sunday liturgy. Though the course will draw on Anglican polity and examples, the issues addressed by the course are faced in various forms by congregational leaders across denominations.

Pre-Requisites Currently Offered Next Scheduled Previously Offered Scheduling Information
Winter 2023
Summer 2020
Start Time: 
18:00
End Time: 
21:00
Hours per Week: 
3
Schedule: 
Wed
Minimum: 
10
Maximum: 
20
Additional Notes: 
This course was previously taught under the title of "The Diakonia of Congregational Administration"
Teaching Method: 
Seminars
Readings
Means of Evaluation: 
Class Participation
Short Paper
Research Paper
Book Review