This unit provides a general introduction to the practice of youth ministry. It offers a broad overview of the basic foundations of youth ministry and invites students to reflect strategically and theologically about ministry with the present generation of youth. Although aimed primarily at preparing the student for youth ministry in the local church, this course will also provide a basis for exploring other forms of youth ministry for the 21st Century.
Unit code: DA2701S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate a theological understanding of the nature and strategic place of youth ministry within the church. |
2. | Evaluate the effectiveness of different models of youth ministry in establishing vision, identifying needs and engaging cultural groups of young people. |
3. | Identify Christian leadership principles for a local church youth ministry context. |
4. | Evaluate strategies and resources to effectively engage with youth. |
5. | Integrate theological understanding with youth ministry praxis. |
12 online sessions for 3 hour student engagement
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | Tutorial paper (1000 words) |
1000 | 20.0 |
Essay | Document Comparison (1500 words) |
1500 | 40.0 |
Essay | Integrative Essay (1500 words) |
1500 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-31 18:12:22 +1100