Youth Ministries (YOUT)
YOUT 201 Survey of Youth Ministries 3 Credit Hour(s)
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
YOUT 202 Foundations of Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
YOUT 220 Global Youth Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
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
YOUT 299 Internship 0 Credit Hour(s)
Supervised field experience at an approved site. Application procedures processed through the Career Center. Must apply semester prior to internship.
Registration Restrictions: Sophomore status, 2.00 GPA, two courses in major, declared major, not more than one CSER behind
Offered: Resident
YOUT 301 Foundations of Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
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
YOUT 310 Strategies for Student Outreach 3 Credit Hour(s)
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
YOUT 340 Current Issues in Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
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
YOUT 350 Campus Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
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
YOUT 360 Camping Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
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
YOUT 370 Managing the Christian Youth Organization 3 Credit Hour(s)
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
YOUT 380 Ministering to Adolescents in Crisis 3 Credit Hour(s)
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
YOUT 447 Discipleship in Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
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)
Registration Restrictions: Junior status
Offered: Resident
YOUT 448 Contemporary Youth Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
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.
Registration Restrictions: Junior Status
Offered: Resident
YOUT 450 Professional Orientation to Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
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)
Registration Restrictions: Junior status
Offered: Resident
YOUT 460 Programs for Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
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.
Registration Restrictions: Senior status
Offered: Resident
YOUT 495 Directed Research 3 Credit Hour(s)
.
Offered: Resident
YOUT 497 Special Topics in Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
.
Offered: Resident
YOUT 499 Youth Ministry Internship 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
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.
Registration Restrictions: Junior Status and 21 hours in Major
Offered: Resident