In the midst of this class you will discover, hopefully, why service is an essential component of the Christian gospel message. It just occurred to me that this could make a great final exam question (OK Dean...let's not worry the students about such matters too early in the course and besides I usually give students the final exam essay questions in advance).
I wanted to try something new this semester. Too often I am the only one reading journal entries related to what students experience and discover at their service learning sites. Sometimes I wish I could share student ideas with others and broaden the conversation for shared learning. I am going to try a blog format to assist the class in doing just that. This is a bit experimental and student comments will always be welcome in trying to make this learning tool more friendly.
Have a great semester and I look forward to working with each and every one of you.
Dean
