Young People in Faith Communities

Catalog description

This course provides students with a basic introduction to religious education within churches and faith communities. It is designed to give students skills to facilitate religious education in a range of contexts, as well as locate and develop resources and ideas to enhance educational ministries. This course will also examine religious education from the perspective of various groups including adult learners, youth and young adults, children, families, etc. from the perspective of historical and contemporary models. Differing contexts for ministry, such as urban, suburban, etc. will be examined. Issues such as cultural contexts, as well as the connections between religious education and other aspects of congregational life such as preaching, worship, pastoral care, etc. will be addressed.