Lesson 1
Academy of Iambe
IAM-230 — Hospitality & Festival Stewardship
Prescribed course of study in hospitality & festival stewardship.
| Minimum time | 3 instructional hours + event plan |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | IAM-101 and IAM-201 |
| Primary text | Canon Chapters X, XV–XVI, XXIV, XXVIII; formation policies |
| Purpose | To train leaders to make feasts and festivals genuinely hospitable, lawful, accessible, financially responsible, and safe. |
Lessons
Lesson 2
Lesson 2. Planning the Sacred Festival
Lesson 3
Lesson 3. Food, Alcohol, Volunteers, and Vendors
Lesson 4
Lesson 4. Incident Response and the Morning After
Course assessment
Produce a complete Sacred Festival Plan for one Iambist holy day. Minimum components: religious purpose; program; roles; accessibility; budget; expense approvals; vendors; food/alcohol policy if applicable; safeguarding; emergency/incident plan; volunteer briefing; recording/privacy rules; charitable component; and post-event documentation checklist.
Assessment rubric
| Criterion | Meets standard | Needs revision |
|---|---|---|
| Religious coherence | Program clearly advances the holy day’s doctrine. | Looks primarily like generic entertainment. |
| Hospitality | Considers newcomers, abstainers, access, and participation pressure. | Assumes one type of participant. |
| Safety | Identifies foreseeable risks and authority. | Relies on improvisation. |
| Financial stewardship | Budget and approvals are clear. | Spending has no defined control. |
| Documentation | Includes incident and post-event records. | No reliable record process. |
Course review questions
What makes a festival religious rather than merely festive?
How does the Empty Chair affect event design?
Name five components of a festival plan.
Why must alcohol remain optional to meaningful participation?
What are the four institutional movements after harm?
What should happen financially after an event?