THEO 234 - Foundations of Youth Ministry

3 Credit Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Laboratory Hours

A general introduction to congregation-based youth ministry through an examination of theology/philosophy of youth ministry, adolescent development, social trends and characteristics of the adolescent culture, an overview of “Asset Building” in youth, appropriate roles and recruiting/training techniques for adult sponsors, and holistic youth ministry program development.

Prerequisites: 6 hours of theology.