The document outlines a five task model for curricular design consisting of koinonia (community/fellowship), diakonia (service), leitourgia (worship), kerygma (proclamation), and proheteia (advocacy). It then provides descriptions of the purpose and goals of education for each of the five tasks, including growing in faith together, serving God and others, celebrating God, exploring faith, and bringing hope.

1. Contextual Setting for
Curricular Design

2. Five Task Model
Koinonia
(Community/Fellowship)
Diakonia Leitourgia Kerygma
(Service) (Worship) (Proclamation)
Propheteia
(Advocacy)

3. Five Task Model
Koinonia
(Community/Fellowship)
Diakonia Leitourgia Kerygma
(Service) (Worship) (Proclamation)
Propheteia
(Advocacy)

4. Kerygma/Proclamation
Education for…
 Teaching/Preaching the gospel
 Core content of faith
 Response to a new life in Christ
 Place to explore/grapple with faith

5. Koinonia/Fellowship
Education for…
 Fellowship with God
 Fellowship with other Christians
 Growing together in community
 Maturing in faith

6. Diakonia/Service
Education for…
 Service to God, others and the world
 Service in deeds and words
 Incarnation of our faith through efforts and actions
 To be salt and light in the world

7. Prophetia/Advocacy
Education for…
 Hope in God and God’s reign in history
 Restoration of hope in community and society
 Redemptive purpose of God for all humankind
 Perspective on God’s future kingdom while appreciating the
past and present working in the world

8. Leitourgia/Worship
Education for…
 God who is worthy of worship, honor, glory and praise
 Celebration of the presence of God
 Encourage students to revere; sense of wonder and awe
 Worship, praise and adoration that unites persons with all
creation
 Reflection on majesty and wonder of God

9. Identifying your Contextual Setting
Categories for consideration:
Culture: Language, Traditions, Trends
Community: Neighborhood, City
Location:
Specific setting: church
Specific program
Individuals: Teachers, learners, desired audience