A program of the Institute for Applied Theology
Institute Events
Roots and Wings for Ministry Courses
Media in Ministry Certificate: Fall courses now in session
Advent Spiritual Practices: November 10 and December 1, 2008
From Pastor to District Superintendent: It’s Still Ministry: January 6-8, 2009
Transforming the Rough Places: Principles and Practice of Supervision: January 12-16, 2009
Excellence in Preaching Workshop: January 23, 2009
Media Serving Theology: Traditional Worship in a Digital Culture: February 3, 2009
Excellence in Preaching Workshop: April 24, 2009
Institute Events 2008-09 Brochure (PDF)
See United’s calendar for other seminary events
Media in Ministry Certificate
As followers of Christ, we are called to share the Good News with everyone. We must use all the gifts and means available to us with integrity, creativity, and purpose.
Using technology to communicate the Gospel is the focus of the Media in Ministry Certificate program at United.
The program features a new format for a new time: twelve individual “mini-courses” designed to be taken individually or in total. Each course will be fast-paced and require just 15 hours of class time in each 3-week session (plus your project time).
Students may select courses based on their interest and background. When taken in total, all twelve courses will lead to the 180-hour Media in Ministry Certificate.
Team- and community-building is emphasized in equal importance to the technical content and communicating the Christian message through media.
Media Ministry Teams are a vital part of the local church. Team members are involved in outreach, evangelism, and storytelling as media projects are shared with the congregation and community. As individuals, team members often experience spiritual formation and transformation as they work together to deeply explore, learn, and tell the story in a new way.
The media team is also an important entry point into the church as new people are invited to join the team and contribute their gifts and interests to the life of the church.
It’s not about the technology.
It’s about how we use the technology to reach and engage an ever growing and searching audience.
Where can I use digital media and video?
- Multimedia worship
- Christian education opportunities
- Bible studies
- Creating documentaries
- Capturing and sharing mission trips
- Telling faith stories
- Recording church histories
- Digital storytelling
- Marketing your ministries
- Community and justice issues
- And more...
Registration
Each course is only $150, there is no application fee, and you can register online.
| Name | Faculty | Semester | Dates and Times | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital Video Production for Ministry “Lights, Camera, Action!” |
TBA |
Fall 2008 |
September 8-27, 2008 Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
This introductory course is designed for any size church, small, medium or large. Students will be taught the basics of using video in their setting with topics such as: 9 classic camera moves, 11 steps to add spice to your video, and more. Whether novice or intermediate videographer; there is something for everyone in this course. |
Digital Video Editing “Telling the Story with Video” |
TBA |
Fall 2008 |
October 6-25, 2008 Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
This course will introduce students to basic video editing software utilizing primarily free software available on PCs and Macs. Intermediate level software such as Adobe Elements and Final Cut Express will be touched on. Students will be encouraged to provide their own video for editing in projects that could later be used in their own setting for worship, Christian education, mission reporting, documentary movie making, marketing, or another ministry application of their choice. |
Building Your Church Media Team “Team, Team, Team” |
TBA |
Fall 2008 |
November 3-22, 2008 Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
To have an effective Multi-Media Ministry it is important to have an effective team. This team is no less important then other teams in the church, including music ministry teams, mission teams, Christian education teams, and others. This course will provide opportunities for churches to send potential team members for training together. While it is recommended that multiple representatives from a single church attend; the course will also serve as a resource for church professionals who are looking to build their first multi-media ministry team. |
Lighting + Sound = Success “Seeing and Hearing” |
TBA |
Fall 2008 |
December 1-20, 2008 Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
The single most important thing about capturing good video is lighting and the second is audio. Although some may argue the order, no one disputes the results of ignoring them. This course will cover entry level lighting, three point lighting, creative lighting resources and more. What you hear is just as important as what you see. The basics of good sound techniques will be introduced in the second half of this course. |
Digital Presentation Software “Presentation is EVERYTHING!” |
TBA |
Spring 2009 |
February 9-28, 2009 Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Introduction to PowerPoint and EasyWorship presentation software will be introduced and students will explore the advantages and disadvantages of both. These sessions will focus primarily on worship; however other applications will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will be encouraged to create a presentation for their own settings. |
Advanced Presentation Skills and Techniques “You're Good; Move to Better and Best” |
TBA |
Spring 2009 |
March 9-28, 2009 Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Building on the Digital Presentation Software course, this advanced course will explore importing movies, sound and editing on the fly. This is one of the few courses that will require a pre-requisite or permission of the instructor. It is expected that students in this course are already familiar with either PowerPoint or EasyWorship software. Students will be strongly encouraged to choose projects to be presented in their settings. |
Intermediate Digital Video Editing “Visual Storytellers Are Made, Not Born” |
TBA |
Spring 2009 |
April 13 - May 2, 2009 Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Students will be given the opportunity to work with Adobe Elements and Final Cut Express. This course will help students create more professional projects and public presentations by going beyond the basics of video editing to storyboarding and screen plays. Online tutorial resources will be made available to students so that they may progress at their own pace in the development of more complex digital media projects. Enrollment in this course will be limited to those who have completed Basic Video Editing or instructor's permission. |
Advanced Digital Video Editing “WOW, That Was Great!! What's Next?” |
TBA |
Spring 2009 |
May 11-30, 2009 Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
This course will take students beyond intermediate video editing and into pre-production planning and its value. DVD authoring and creation and posting video online will also be covered. Additional online resources will be reviewed and evaluated. Enrollment in this course will be limited to those who have completed Intermediate Video Editing or instructor's permission. |
Introduction to Multi-Camera Production “If One Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, What About THREE?” |
TBA |
Fall 2009 |
Dates TBA Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Whether in the worship venue, fellowship hall or in the field, a two- or three-camera shoot can make for a much more exciting shoot and end project. In this course students will be introduced to and have an opportunity to explore the power of a portable studio. The system we will use is the Newtech Tricaster system. It is recommended that students have basic single camera operation skills. |
Intermediate Multi-Camera Production “Practice, Practice and More Practice” |
TBA |
Fall 2009 |
Dates TBA Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Building on skills learned in Introduction to Multi-Camera Production, this course will cover roll-ins, lower thirds, background graphics and other preproduction work. Multi-camera lighting, sound and studio use will also be explored. Students will work to produce a single joint project designed and executed in collaboration with the entire production team. Introduction to Multi Camera Production or instructor permission required. |
Introduction to Online Communication “YouTube, Podcast, Blog, Chat: How do you get your message out in our Digital Culture?” |
TBA |
Fall 2009 |
Dates TBA Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Topics discussed and demonstrated in this class will include simple web page design, how to create a posting on YouTube and other similar sites and how to do online chat for multiple purposes. Some of these will include but not be limited to online meetings, discussions, even Bible studies using the internet to overcome time and distance. This will require some computer knowledge prior to enrollment and some internet experience. Desk top computers will be provided, however students may bring their own laptops should they wish. |
Intermediate Online Communication “Blogs, Vodcasts and Wikis” |
TBA |
Fall 2009 |
Dates TBA Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Web 2.0 is a trend in the use of World Wide Web technology and web design that aims to facilitate creativity, information sharing, and most notably, collaboration among users. These concepts have led to the development and evolution of web-based communities and hosted services, such as social-networking sites, wikis, blogs, and folksonomies. “Introduction to Digital Communications” or instructor permission is required for this course. |