Youth Ministries (YOUT)
YOUT 510 Developing a Philosophy of Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
An introductory course designed to develop a basic philosophy of the youth ministry through an analysis of contemporary and historical youth ministry models.
Offered: Online
YOUT 520 Organizing Youth Ministries 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: YOUT 510
This course is a careful analysis of methods, curriculum, staffing, promotion, and facilities of the total youth program.
Offered: Online
YOUT 615 Integrating Youth Ministry into the Home and Church 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: YOUT 510
A course designed to study the philosophy and principles of ministry leadership as they relate to the duel responsibilities of home ministry and local church ministry. Issues such as balancing family and ministry, establishment of priorities, strategies of integration, roles and responsibilities of parents and leaders, team building, outcomes and goals, shifting emphases and trends will be addressed. Special emphasis will be placed on helping ministry leaders address the special challenges of balancing spousal, parental and ministry leadership responsibilities through priorities and integration by developing a personal paradigm for each of the roles.
Offered: Online
YOUT 630 Contextualization of Evangelism and Discipleship in Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the philosophy, principles, and practices of evangelizing and discipling middle and high school age students within the context of their own diverse cultures. Certain "axioms" and "paradigms" of adolescent ministry will be examined and evaluated for their effectiveness as tools for understanding and reaching students with the gospel.
Offered: Online
YOUT 695 Directed Research in Youth Ministries 3 Credit Hour(s)
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YOUT 697 Seminar in Youth Ministries 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
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YOUT 698 Youth Practicum 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
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