Disability, Society and Theology: Voices from Africa

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Appendix Appendix St. Paul’s University TPS 402 Disability and Theology Syllabus Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, the student should be able to (a) Critically analyse existing traditional values, prejudices, considerations and practices towards a reconstruction of the socio-cultural construction of disability issues and formulate appropriate theological, pastoral and practical responses. (b) Explore and integrate theological, practical and pastoral issues with special reference to disability concerns and directly engage in active advocacy actions in their community (addressing legal, ethical, human rights, spiritual issues, etc.). (c) Engage in critical reflection on congregational issues through Bible studies, accessibility assessment, liturgical worship, sermons, training and advocacy for leadership and full inclusion of persons with disability. (d) Critically assess the traditional understanding of God and particularly explore what it means to be in the image and likeness of God and yet having a disability. Disability, Society, and Theology Orientation 1. Introduction and overview of course – course outline, etc. A Theological Perspective 2. Claiming and Developing a Disability Hermeneutic Towards a Liberating Theology of Disability 3. Doctrines of Creation, Perfection, Imago Dei 4. Theodicy/Sin/Suffering 5. Miracle/Healing/Wholeness 6. Belonging and the Body of Christ Members of the family of God – place, gifts, roles A Historical/Sociological Perspective 7. Multicultural perspective and History of Disability Society’s responses to disability A Psychological Perspective 8. Psychological Implications for Parents, Family, Professionals, Society Psychology of the Disabled Person Pastoral and Ministerial Considerations 9. Leadership for Inclusiveness, Obstacles to Inclusiveness 10. Worship – accommodations, modifications, accessibility assessment – implications for preaching and Bible studies 11. Pastoral Care and Counselling 428 Appendix Church and Public Policy Considerations 12. Church and Advocacy Human Rights – theory and practice, advocacy, self-advocacy Involvement of the State 13. International Obligations – UN Standard Rules, Convention, etc. Disability and Public Issues – health, poverty, education, gender, unemployment, security, etc. 14. Action for Empowerment – policy, technology, services, resources Prevention, Early Identification, Intervention. 429 Disability, Society, and Theology ...