Diploma in Youth Ministry

MM676: Youth Ministry Philosophy and Practice

Aim

To have students think theologically and philosophically about youth ministry and develop these thoughts into practical youth ministry strategies.

Content Outline

a. Six frameworks for a youth ministry philosophy: Theology, ecclesiology, adolescent development, youth culture, youth ministry history, sociology. Four approaches to youth ministry: incarnational, ,missional, pastoral, congregational
b. Youth Ministry Practice: Emerging youth ministry practice in leadership, worship, teaching, discipleship and fellowship.

Assessments

Assessment 1: Written Assessment (2,000 words): Through the critical examination of various philosophical approaches to youth ministry, develop your own comprehensive youth ministry philosophy, justifying your convictions with scripture and personal research. Identify specific ways in which these convictions apply to your own youth ministry and list specific ways you will apply what you learn.

Assessment 2: Written Assessment (2000 words): Identify general cultural shifts taking place in youth culture today and with illustrations, describe the extent to which these are reflected in a specific youth ministry. Based on your observations, critique a range of approaches to youth ministry practice and justify the strategies you would use in the specific youth ministry. List ways you will apply what you learn..

Mode of delivery

Distance study. .