Developing a Curriculum for Effective Discipleship of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Saenz, Sandra C.

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Developing a Curriculum for Effective Discipleship of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

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Saenz, Sandra C. Developing a Curriculum for Effective Discipleship of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/78e2bb57-97a0-4557-99c7-76893bb69af3.

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S. S. C. Developing a Curriculum for Effective Discipleship of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/78e2bb57-97a0-4557-99c7-76893bb69af3

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Saenz, Sandra C. Developing a Curriculum for Effective Discipleship of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/78e2bb57-97a0-4557-99c7-76893bb69af3.

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Abstract

AbstractDeveloping a Curriculum for Effective Discipleship of Individuals with Intellectual DisabilitiesThe objective for this research project is the development, application, and assessment of an eight-week discipleship curriculum for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Sunday school classroom. The purpose of this eight-week curriculum is to teach the students to walk with God on a daily basis allowing the Holy Spirit to transform them into the likeness of Christ through a lifelong process. Chapter 1 introduces the problem and the ministry setting. The research question, purpose statement and thesis will also be discussed. Chapter 2 looks at the theological foundation for the discipleship of individuals with cognitive disabilities. It discusses the image of God in Old and New Testament references. It also reviews the four views of the image of God: substantive, functional, relational and Christological. This chapter will also review related literature and the ministry application of this project.Chapter 3 discusses the significance of the study as well as the limitations and delimitations. This chapter will also discuss key definitions and the population being researched by including an ethnographic study of the disability community and demographical information of participants within each group home. The final section will discuss the project plan and the curriculum. The section discussing the curriculum will cover goals and objectives, the lessons, the time frame and the pre-assessment and post-assessment surveys.Chapter 4 discusses the development and the implementation of the curriculum. This chapter will also discuss evaluation of the project by evaluating the data from the pre-assessment and post-assessment surveys.Chapter 5 includes a thorough evaluation of the research data and a theological reflection. This chapter also discusses the implications for future use and goal assessment.

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