When users control the algorithms: Values expressed in practices on the twitter platform

Recent interest in ethical AI has brought a slew of values, including fairness, into conversations about technology design. Research in the area of algorithmic fairness tends to be rooted in questions of distribution that can be subject to precise formalism and technical implementation. We seek to expand this conversation to include the experiences of people subject to algorithmic classification and decision-making. By examining tweets about the “Twitter algorithm” we consider the wide range of concerns and desires Twitter users express. We find a concern with fairness (narrowly construed) is present, particularly in the ways users complain that the platform enacts a political bias against conservatives. However, we find another important category of concern, evident in attempts to exert control over the algorithm. Twitter users who seek control do so for a variety of reasons, many well justified. We argue for the need for better and clearer definitions of what constitutes legitimate and illegitimate control over algorithmic processes and to consider support for users who wish to enact their own collective choices

PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

Course Description This course may surprise you. Most students are interested in learning what to do and what to say in pastoral care and counseling situations. At first they are disappointed, or confused when they discover very little about doing or saying; rather it is more about thinking like a pastor and becoming a person who communicates a pastoral presence. You will be learning about the unique role of a pastor and the basic kinds of personal and collective concerns that pastors typically encounter. The primary modes of care to be examined are narrative pastoral conversations and the general care of persons by pastors and the community of faith.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3288/thumbnail.jp

PC 510 The Servant as Pastoral Care Giver

1. Dinkins, Burrell & Losoney. “Grief” (article on reserve shelf) 2. Shelly, Judith Allen. Spiritual Care: A Guide for Caregivers. 3. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. (I suggest that you read this novel as soon as possible.) 4. Kollar, Charles Allen: Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling (This is our basic text for the theory and practice of pastoral counseling) 5. Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. (Many students find this to be a very emotional book. You may want to read a few chapters at a time.) 6. Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening: (This is the best book available for learning how to really listen and to discover why this is so difficult to do.) 7. Steinborn, Melvin. Can the Pastor Do It Alone. 8. Steinke, Peter. How Your Church Family Works. (Read this as soon as possible. We will use it early in the semester.) 9. Wimberley, Edward P. Prayer In Pastoral Counselinghttps://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2634/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Required Texts Drury, Keith. (2004) Holiness for Ordinary People, Indianapolis, Indiana: Wesleyan Publishing House Gill, David W. (2000). Becoming Good: Building Moral Character Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press. Guinness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life,Waco,TX: Word. Rediger, G. Lloyd. (2003) Beyond the Scandals: A Guide to Healthy Sexuality for Clergy. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Fortress Press Sire, James W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press. Stevens, R. Paul. (1999) The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective. Vancouver, British Columbia: Eerdmans/Regenthttps://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3891/thumbnail.jp

IS 502 Vocation of Ministry

Chilcote, Paul. (2001) Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Smith, G. (1997). Listening to God in Times of Choice, Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Smith, J. B. & Graybeal, L. (1991). A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small-group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco. Jonathan R. Wilson. (1998). Gospel Virtues: Practicing Faith, Hope and Love in Uncertain Times, InterVarsity Press.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3209/thumbnail.jp

PC 610 Pastor and Marriage

1. Goleman, Daniel. Emotional Intelligence 2. Gottman, John. Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work 3. Hunt, Richard; Hoff, Larry and DeMaria, Rita. Marriage Enrichment 4. Markman, Howard; Stanley, Scott & Blumberg Susan. Fighting for Your Marriagehttps://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2200/thumbnail.jp

CO 520 Narrative Pastoral Counseling

Brandt, Kevin M. (1997) Story As A Way Of Knowing, Kansas City: Sheed & Ward Gretz, Stanley J. (1996) A Primer On Postmodernism Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co. Monk, Winslade, Crocket and Epston: (1997) Narrative Therapy in Practice: The Archeology of Hope, San Franciso, California: Jossey Bass. Ruffing, Janet. (1989) Uncovering Stories of Faith, Spiritual Direction and Narrative. New York: Paulist Press (Note: This book is out of print. Try to order it from a used book source. You will find some copies of the book on reserve.) White, Michael and David Epston. (1990) Narrative Means To Therapeutic Ends, New York: W.W. Norton & company.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2691/thumbnail.jp

CO 520 Narrative Pastoral Counseling

1) Coles, The Call of Stories 2) Monk, Winslade, Crocket and Epston: Narrative Therapy in Practice: The Archeology of Hope, Jossey Bass. 3) Rooks, Diane. Spinning Gold Out of Straw: How Stories Heal. FL: Saltrun Press, 2001. 4) Simmons, Annette. The Story Factor. MA: Perseus Publishers, 2001. 5) White, Michael and David Epston. Narrative Means To Therapeutic Ends.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2263/thumbnail.jp

CO 660 Crisis Counseling: Theory and Application

Gilliand, Burl E.; Richard K. James. Crisis Intervention Strategies. (Read one chapter at a time to page 182, then skip to page 553 and read to the end of the book. The chapters on specific kinds of crises are important, but read only the ones of most interest to you.) Herman, Judith Lewis. Trauma and Recovery. (This is an especially important book for working with women in crisis.) Janoff-Bulman, Ronnie. Shattered Assumptions. (Read this book first. You will need it to discuss the film shown during the first days of class. It will indirectly help you with your theological reflections and your preaching/teaching.) Switzer, David S. The Minister As Crisis Counselor. (get ready to do some theological reflection before your exam and before you are required to do it in class.)https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2162/thumbnail.jp

PM 610 Crisis Counseling: Theories and Application

Gilliand, Burl E.; Richard K. James. Crisis Intervention Strategies. Herman, Judith Lewis. Trauma and Recovery. Hicks, Robert. Trauma - The Pain That Stays. Janoff-Bulman, Ronnie. Shattered Assumptions. Switzer, David S. The Minister As Crisis Counselor.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1545/thumbnail.jp