IPS has partnered with the Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education (SCUPE).  The following courses are available to MASJCD students in the fall, 2010 and Winter 2011 semesters.  Please contact Randy Gibbons before August 15th at 312.915.7450, rgibbon@luc.edu if you are interested in taking a course in the fall, 2010 semester.  If you wish to take a course in the winter, 2011 semester, contact her no later then December 15th.

Eco-Justice: A Vision for a Sustainable City
Fridays, 1:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00a.m. - 5:00a.m. on October 1 - 2; 15 - 16 and 22 - 23, 2010
     The church has a significant role in developing a holistic vision for a sustainable city as an outworking of the concept of shalom, a just peace.  The course will evaluate the three compponents of sustainable community development: the three E's of economics, environment and equity (or social justice).  Participants will explore the course topic via readings, panel discussions and site visits.  Studients will have the option of exploring key issues such as energy policy, food production, environ-mental justice and pollution and how these challenges relate to the central course themes.  Central to the course is the question, "What does it mean to be a sustainable urban community?"
SCUPE S-H 307
Instructor:  Dr. Clinton Stockwell
Credit:  3 semester hours

Public Issues in Urban Ministry
Fridays, 1:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00a.m. - 5:00a.m. on November 5 - 6, 12 - 13, 19 - 20, 2010
     There are critical issues affecting the quality of life, especially in major metropolitan areas.  This course provides an in-depth examination of the believer's role as an agent of social analysis, public theology and a leader in transformational ministry, specifically in relation to the public realities of city life.
SCUPE S-H 303
Instructor:  Dr. Ron Peters
Credit 3 semester hours 

Dimensions and Dynamics of Urban Ministry
Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. on January 3 - 7 and January 10 - 14, 2011
     Organized as a sequence of city-wide experiential learning opportunities, this course introduces students to congregations and faith-based organizations that bring good nbews through prophetic ministry.  Students have to opportunity to engage in dialogue with urban ministry leaders who offer vision, courage and hope.  Course methodology includes contextual experience, theological reflection, social analysis and dialogue with sigtnificant church leaders and the instructor.
SCUPE M 305
Instructor:  Dr. Yvonne Delk
Credit:  3 semester hours