Contextual Setting for Curricular Design

Five Task Model

Koinonia(Community/Fellowship)

Propheteia(Advocacy)

Diakonia(Service)

Kerygma(Proclamation)

Leitourgia(Worship)

Five Task Model

Koinonia (Community/Fellowship)

Propheteia(Advocacy)

Diakonia(Service)

Kerygma(Proclamation)

Leitourgia(Worship)

Kerygma/Proclamation

Education for…

Teaching/Preaching the gospel

Core content of faith

Response to a new life in Christ

Place to explore/grapple with faith

Koinonia/Fellowship

Education for…

Fellowship with God

Fellowship with other Christians

Growing together in community

Maturing in faith

Diakonia/Service

Education for…

Service to God, others and the world

Service in deeds and words

Incarnation of our faith through efforts and actions

To be salt and light in the world

Prophetia/Advocacy

Education for…

Hope in God and God’s reign in history

Restoration of hope in community and society

Redemptive purpose of God for all humankind

Perspective on God’s future kingdom while appreciating the past and present working in the world

Leitourgia/Worship

Education for…

God who is worthy of worship, honor, glory and praise

Celebration of the presence of God

Encourage students to revere; sense of wonder and awe

Worship, praise and adoration that unites persons with all creation

Reflection on majesty and wonder of God

Identifying your Contextual Setting

Categories for consideration:

Culture: Language, Traditions, Trends

Community: Neighborhood, City

Location:

Specific setting: church

Specific program

Individuals: Teachers, learners, desired audience