Youth Ministry

Catalog description

An introductory study of comprehensive Catholic/Christian youth ministry; examines the Church’s ministry to adolescents; explores essential ecclesial documents and non-ecclesial texts which pertain to and advocate for young people; addresses pertinent theological, liturgical, and pastoral issues in youth ministry; investigates various pedagogical methodologies and models for congregational/parish youth ministers to employ. This is a foundational course in youth ministry. It is designed to help the prospective youth minister to understand practical side of youth ministry as well as learn to think theologically about youth ministry as an indispensable, holistic, and comprehensive ministry within the church. This course does not apply toward the general education curriculum standards of faith, ethics, and foundations of thought.