A study of biblical principles in establishing and maintaining a ministry to adolescents. Emphasis is placed upon a system of philosophy and general principles for adolescent ministry. Special attention is given to developing a youth ministry mission statement, objectives and strategy.

Offered: Resident and Online

This course will begin by exploring the cultural practices, behavioral norms, and core values of youth in North America and will expand to global youth culture. It will examine methods for effective ethnographic studies of youth in their host culture and identify areas that create barriers to effective intercultural communication and ministry. Special attention will be given to the anthropological and social issues critical to engaging global adolescents within the context of their culture.

Offered: Resident

Supervised field experience at an approved site. Application procedures processed through the Career Center. Must apply semester prior to internship.

Offered: Resident

Prerequisite: YOUT 201

An investigation of specific elements that are building blocks for the biblical education of adolescents. Foundational issues, principles of teaching and curriculum development will be studied.

Offered: Resident and Online

Prerequisite: YOUT 201 and YOUT 220

A study of various strategies in building bridges to the local adolescent community in order to effectively communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ. Special attention will be given to the role of the local church in training its own adolescents to reach their peers, creating a culture of outreach within the church, and having each student develop an effective outreach strategy.

Offered: Resident

Prerequisite: YOUT 201 and YOUT 220

This course will take a comprehensive examination of contemporary issues related to Youth Ministry. Areas of emphasis will include adolescent behavioral issues, ministerial models and trends that are being practiced among youth ministries, vocational issues among youth ministers/workers, and technological issues that will enhance youth ministry.

Offered: Resident

Online Prerequisite: YOUT 201

A study of the history and strategy of reaching youth through the campus structure. Attention is given to the basic workings of the campus social system and the methods used in reaching it with the gospel.

Offered: Online

Prerequisite: YOUT 201 and YOUT 220

This course will investigate specific elements and issues that are building blocks for camping ministry. Such elements and issues will include starting a camp, programming, recreation, staffing, budgeting, legal issues, promotional methods, camp counseling, camping options and management principles will be addressed. The course will include a full day of on-site training in order to get a hands-on look and feel of the significant ministry of camping. (Cross-listed with CLCM 220)

Offered: Resident

Prerequisite: YOUT 201

This course will take a comprehensive examination of critical areas for the individual who gives or is considering leadership in a Christian youth organization. An exposition of biblical passages supporting the establishment and function of Christian youth organizations and their supportive relationship to the local church will be presented. After which, pragmatic applications to effectively direct/ manage a Christian youth organization will be examined. (Cross-listed with CLCM 370)

Offered: Resident

Prerequisite: YOUT 220 and (YOUT 201 or CLCM 210)

An examination of both contemporary and re-occurring generational behaviors confronting today's youth that have escalated to crises. These issues are relevant to adolescents both physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. The problem-solving technique of case studies will be juxtaposed with the safety and well-being of the teenager, as well as an emphasis on biblical applications to these problems.

Offered: Resident

Prerequisite: CHMN 201 and CHMN 205 and CHMN 300 and CHMN 360

This course is an investigation of the factors which influence spiritual development. Attention is given to exploring the biblical and theological foundations for discipleship and making application to the discipleship process. (Crosslisted with CHMN 447)

Offered: Resident

Prerequisite: BIBL 350 and YOUT 201 and YOUT 220 and YOUT 310 and YOUT 340 and YOUT 380

A study focusing on communicating biblical and spiritual truths to the youth culture. The course equips the student with the specific knowledge, skills, and practice necessary to prepare and deliver effective oral communications.

Offered: Resident

Prerequisite: CHMN 201 and CHMN 205 and CHMN 300 and CHMN 360

This course is designed to teach the student the basic organization necessary for an effective local church and Christian ministry. Emphasis is placed on the development of biblical management and leadership skills. Attention is given to the student's spiritual life, personal life, and ministry life. Topics addressed include the call to ministry, stages of ministry, finding the right church or ministry, personal piety, and staff relations and development. (Cross-listed with CHMN 450)

Offered: Resident

Prerequisite: CHMN 201 and CHMN 205 and CHMN 360 and YOUT 201 and YOUT 220 and YOUT 310 and YOUT 340 and YOUT 380 and YOUT 447 and YOUT 448

A study of the planning and implementation of the ministry vehicle. Specific programming aspects of the large meeting, small group meeting, activities, camping and missions projects will be examined. Attention will be given to annual calendar planning and organization skills.

Offered: Resident

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Offered: Resident

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Offered: Resident

Prerequisite: YOUT 447 and YOUT 448

This internship will focus on both the programming and leadership aspects of youth ministry. It will be a supervised field experience at an approved site. Applications are processed through the department Faculty Intern Advisor. Applicants must apply the semester prior to starting the internship.

Offered: Resident