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Details for MIN220 Youth Ministry

This unit explores ministry to youth and young people. Ground in love and empathy, we delve into understanding young people’s concerns, needs, and pressures. Empower yourself to minister effectively to the next generation and beyond.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: MIN220
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Dean O'Keefe

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • At least 40 credit points, including MIN101—Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge  of the biblical, historical and theological foundations for youth ministry including consideration of other Christian perspectives and understandings;
  2. Explain the importance of understanding the themes and influences of contemporary pop culture;
  3. Demonstrate ability to assess shifts in youth culture and youth ministry in Australia;
  4. Based on personal involvement, analyse practical aspects of youth ministry;
  5. Contrast the various sub-cultures which provide the context of youth ministry.

Subject Content

  1. Theological and social foundations
  2. History of youth ministry
  3. Generation ministry within the vision of the church/strategic planning
  4. Adolescent development
  5. Adolescent world
  6. Youth leadership and culture
  7. Working with schools
  8. Generation discipleship and missions
  9. Adventure and camps/university campus ministry
  10. Working with parents
  11. Empowering young people
  12. Youth Communications and evangelism

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to Face (onsite)
  • Distance/E-learning (online)
  • Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 108 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Book Review (30%)
  • Major Essay (50%)
  • Reflective Exercise: Blog (20%)

Prescribed Text