Innovation & Creativity in the Church

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This course will provide secular and religious research on innovation and creativity as it relates to the current and future church. It will provide the necessary research background of innovation and creativity. Both theory and practical models will be explored. The class will look at the process of innovation and how creativity can be fostered in individuals and institutions. In addition, the class will look at various models of innovation and creativity in the church. New models, such as the Fresh Expressions movements in both the U.K. and the U.S.A., new church development models, and others will be examined.