Theology and Practice of the Table (On-Campus Learning Program)

Theology and Practice of the Table (On-Campus Learning Program)

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Program Goals

This program is aimed at providing ministers with a holistic understanding and practical experience in the ministry of “table fellowship.” Participants will deepen their knowledge of the biblical foundations of worship, practice effective leadership skills, and gain the ability to lead worship and ministry through meals, fostering spiritual connection and community building.

Target Audience

  • This program is designed for church leaders and ministry heads, deacons, social ministry workers, leaders of missionary ministries, and church members interested in the theology and practice of table fellowship. It is ideal for anyone seeking to integrate spiritual nourishment and communal meals into their ministry context.

Program Details

  • This is a short-term, intensive training program delivered in-person. The program consists of a single five-day intensive session. Participants will engage in hands-on learning and practical application of leading worship and ministry through the practice of meals.

Curriculum Intro

  • Theology of the Meal

    The course reveals the importance of the concept of eating as part of the biblical tradition, especially the ministry of Jesus and the apostles. It focuses on the biblical theology of food and nourishment, as well as the historical development and changing perceptions of the role of food in culture. Particular attention is paid to the understanding of sacrifice and the role of the Lord’s Supper in the formation of the Christian culture of worship.

  • Ukrainian culinary tradition and dining aesthetics

    This course explains the specifics of the formation and development of Ukrainian culinary culture and its transition to the present. The course will also examine the ideological component of various foods and the culture of their consumption. The course will also include an overview of regional traditions and trends and their impact on identity.

  • Responsible eating and theology of the body

    The course focuses on a holistic food practice that helps to practice caring for the body as a temple of God. Practical models are provided for applying improved eating habits and sharing this tradition in the community. Particular attention is paid to understanding the role of the body in serving God and the gospel for a body that glorifies God.

  • Meals in the mission

    This course studies the role of various meals in building relationships in society. Various forms of evangelism are explored through community dinners, prayer breakfasts, and service to the needy. Special attention is paid to the development of socialisation around meals.

  • Arranging a meal service in worship

    This course focuses on the pivotal role of the Lord’s Supper and the practical dimension of its fulfilment. It also analyses the dynamics of the transformation of the communal meals of the early church (agape) into the liturgical celebration of communion and the possibility of reuniting the two components of the service. Particular attention is paid to overcoming the secular separation between meals and worship in churches and to suggesting possible models of integration.

  • Practical seminar on preparing ‘biblical food’

    This seminar explores the examples and logic of food in Scripture. Through a practical workshop, a model is shown for cultivating a certain attitude towards food in a community, particularly in its missionary role.

Contacts

Program Director

Denis Kondyuk

denys.kondyuk@uets.edu.ua

Admissions

info@uets.edu.ua
Kyiv, Pushcha-Vodytsia, 57 Kvitky Tsysyk St., UETS Academic Building, Floor 1

Information

+380 95 315 84 42
0800331252

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