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Session 1 Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry

Session 1 Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry. What is Theology?. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry. What is Technology?.

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Session 1 Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry

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  1. Session 1 Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry

  2. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry What is Theology?

  3. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry What is Technology? Technology is the practical application of knowledge in a particular area. It is a manner of accomplishing a task by using a technical process/method.

  4. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry What is methodology? A body of the methods, rules, postulates employed by a discipline: a particular procedure or set of procedures.

  5. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry Our theology must inform our methodology. That’s why classes like Bible Research are so important. Doing the reverse puts us in the position of God.

  6. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry Does the end justify the means? Should a youth minister use technology? Issue: Youth video on YouTube introduces/ leads a youth to porn. Issue: A youth worker spends hours on a cool video or sweet PowerPoint presentation but skims the Word of God.

  7. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry What should a Christian Theology say about Using Technology for Ministry? Is technology demonic or messianic?

  8. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry God is the creator. Satan is the copier/perverter.

  9. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry Perversions of Technology • Gambling • Pornography • Blackmail • Affairs • Abuse • Bullying • Viruses • Kidnapping • Fraud/Theft • Privacy Invasion • Murder

  10. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry Good Uses of Technology • Communication • Educational • Saves lives • Efficient

  11. Session 1 – Developing A Theology & Methodology for Technology in Ministry Assignment (due next week) Write 3-5 theological principles/boundaries that should guide a youth worker’s use of technology and give an example (i.e. “The end must not justify the means [ex. Using a pirated version of “The Passion of the Christ” contradicts one’s role as a model of Christ]).

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