Details for MIN326 Advanced Children’s and Youth Ministry

This unit will deepen your knowledge and skill base to specifically explore issues related to building viable communities of young people, which acknowledges and addresses relevant developmental stages. Uncover the role and contribution of young people and youth workers within the local church and beyond.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: MIN326
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• At least 80 credit points, including MIN101—Introduction to Pastoral Ministry and either MIN220—Youth Ministry OR MIN221—Children's Ministry

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Assess the interplay of history and culture in the formation of children’s and youth ministry charismatic-Pentecostal context;
2. Appraise their own ministry and that of others;
3. Select and critique a range of academic sources reflecting upon the theories and practice of children’s and youth ministry;
4. Analyse the theological and historical foundations of children’s and youth ministry; this includes consideration of other Christian perspectives and understandings;
5. Formulate a research question or hypothesis related to a specific area of ministry;
6. Integrate ministry practice and academic reflection in the planning and production of a seminar paper

Subject Content

1. History of children’s and youth ministry
2. Culture in children’s and youth ministry
3. Theories and practice of children’s and youth ministry
4. Theological foundations of children’s and youth ministry
5. Practical contexts

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

• Methodological Paper (25%)
• Annotated Bibliography (25%)
• Seminar Paper (50%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided