CF540
Dettoni
CF540: PHILOSOPHY AND MODELS OF YOUTH MINISTRY. John M. Dettoni.
DESCRIPTION:
- This is a course for various leaders of youth ministries in local
churches. It presupposes knowledge of adolescent development: psychology,
sociology, culture, communications, and their relationships to youth ministry
in the local church setting. The course focuses on the church's ministry to,
for, and by youth. Topics covered will be philosophy and models of youth
ministry; the youth leader; four basic elements in youth ministry programs;
organization of a youth ministry; leadership development; Christian camping and
retreats; evaluation; and ultimate goals of youth ministry.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The anticipated outcomes of this course are that each learner
will:
- know basic principles of youth ministry in the local church, and develop
one's own philosophy, model, and basic program of youth ministry.
- identify with and appreciate the possibilities of effective church and
youth ministry.
- begin to practice these principles regularly in one's ministry with
youth.
- become a continually more effective youth worker.
COURSE FORMAT:
- Discussion, lectures, and class projects will make up the class
time.
Class will meet daily, Monday-Friday, from 3-6 p.m., March 24-27, and
May 19-23, 1997.
REQUIRED READING:
- Barna, George. Generation Next: What You Need to Know About
Today's Youth. Regal, 1995.
- Borthwick, Paul. Feeding Your Forgotten Soul: Spiritual Growth for Youth
Workers. Grand Rapids, Youth Specialties, 1990.
- _________. Youth and Missions: Expanding Your Students' World View.
Wheaton: Victor Books, 1988.
- Cagle, Bob. Youth Ministry Camping. Loveland: Grove Books, 1989.
- Dettoni, John M. Introduction to Youth Ministry. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan, 1993.
- _________. Syllabus for CF 540, 1997.
- Numerous chapters and sections in books and articles on reserve in
Library.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Papers on the following topics:
- Critique three extant models of youth ministry and outline one's own
model.
- Develop one's own philosophy of youth ministry.
- Evaluation of a selected youth ministry curriculum and curriculum
materials.
- Report on a youth service project.
- Design an effective Bible teaching experience.
- Interview two full-time youth ministers on how they maintain their own
spiritual development. Report on how the student maintains his/her own
spiritual development (graded acceptable/not acceptable).
- Design and/or report on an effective youth worship experience.
- Grades are based on attendance, fulfillment of all written
assignment, dialogue in class.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Christian Formation and
Discipleship (MIN 4).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.