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This course focuses on developing one's personal vision and practice of youth ministry and gives attention to the foundational and diverse elements of youth ministry. It will include an introduction to the programs, methods, models, issues, challenges, and opportunities of youth ministry as well as the Biblical and philosophical foundations for such ministry. Co-requisite: YTH-220P.

Introduction to the basic elements of youth ministry by first-hand observation in a local church setting. The student will identify a specific church setting for observation/practicum. Emphasis will be upon exposure to and some participation in the general aspects of local church youth ministry especially related to those ministries with impact upon adolescents. An average of four hours of observation would be required each week. Co-requisite: YTH-220.

This course is designed to familiarize students with several approaches of ministry currently being utilized across the church to reach youth for Christ.

This course is an in-depth exploration of the nature and process of effective youth ministry in the local church. It will study the nature of modern adolescence, youth culture and youth ministry with a view to develop international youth ministry programs. This course also seeks to develop management skills and an effective vision of leadership with a primary emphasis on Christ-centered, principle-based servant leadership. Co-requisite: YTH-230P.

This course moves beyond observation to actual ministry involvement under the supervision of a pastor/mentor in a local church setting. The student will identify a specific youth ministry assignment as approved by the ministry supervisor and the practicum instructor. Students will be expected to be involved in a small group ministry as well as take some leadership role in a large teen event. An average of four ministry hours will be required each week. Co-requisite: YTH-230.

An examination of Christian camps and institutes for children, youth and/or adults. Objectives, personnel, materials, as well as philosophy, are considered.

This course concentrates on the unique elements of communicating with youth and children as a distinctive age group in the church. It explores communication theory and the process of communicating Christ to contemporary culture. Limited to majors and minors in the Division of Religion and Philosophy unless permission is granted by the Division. Prerequisite: BIL-202.