Ministry with Students

This is a survey class designed to help students learn how to develop a quality ministry for junior and senior high school students. In addition, this course will also give special attention to ministry with college students. The course will include a review of the characteristics for the age group. Students will study the practical skills needed for providing age appropriate learning experiences and activites for junior high, high school, and college students in the church and the community. The course will include a study of the philosophy, audience, and principles of effective student ministry (youth and collegiate) in the local church. Special attention will be given to the role and work of the church youth minister and his/her work with students (college and youth) and parents, and in developing lay leaders for ministry with students. This 5000-level course is cross-listed with a 4000-level course and includes specific graduate course requirements which reflect appropriate deeper learing experiences and rigor in the higher-level course.