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A focused study on specific aspects of youth ministry using field trips and resource specialists. This course may be repeated.

This course is an in-depth exploration of effective youth and family ministry in the local church. Students will develop programming and management skills necessary for effective youth and family ministries in a variety of contexts. Students will also develop a vision for youth ministry with a primary emphasis on Christ-centered, principle-based servant leadership. This Theory and Practice course requires at least 25% of the assigned out of class work to be completed in a ministry setting. Students will apply programming and management skills in a local church or youth ministry event context.

This course draws upon basic understandings of practical theology in order to develop a theological foundation of youth ministry. In order to enrich these discussions, this class will explore adolescent development and youth culture as well as the normative moments of God's divine in-breaking. We will also investigate what it means to think critically in regards to questions of theory and praxis of adolescent and family ministries. Prerequisites: THE-101, BIL-101, and BIL-102.

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 and 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. Prerequisites: YTH-220 and YTH-221.

See YTH-341. Prerequisite: YTH-341.

See YTH-341. Prerequisite: YTH-342.

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. Open to juniors and seniors. Co-requisite: YTH-355P.

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-355.

This course concentrates on the unique elements of communicating with youth and children as a distinctive age group in the church. Types of sermons and the principles of constructing and delivering expository sermons are studied. Original sermons are prepared, and some of them delivered before the class with critiques and suggestions for improvements. Limited to majors and minors in the Division of Practical Theology unless permission is granted by the Division. Prerequisite: REL-365; Co-requisite: REL-366P.

This course provides an exploration of strategies and techniques for effective counseling of youth and their families. In addition to addressing the most typical issues faced by youth and their families, an examination of the growth and development of adolescents will also be considered. Co-requisite: REL-469P.

This course will establish both principles and practices of evangelism and discipleship which are uniquely applicable to persons in the second decade of life.

The way we see and interpret culture has a profound effect on how we minister to adolescents. This course is designed to teach a student how to exegete the current cultural environments and see where and how youth ministry intersects. Using practical theological reflection, this course will also address the ever-changing relationship between youth ministry and a variety of cultures, particularly in a post-modern world. Field trip fees may apply.

The youth ministry internship is an opportunity for students to gain experience in youth ministry under the supervision of a youth ministry professional. Internships require 42 hours of service during a 10-week or 5-week term. Students will meet regularly with their ministry supervisor, receive coaching from their faculty supervisor, and submit self-evaluation and reflection reports as assigned. The course may be repeated for credit up to 3 times.

Work with a faculty mentor and in cooperation with an Honors College advisor, producing a research thesis or creative project.