16 courses with the subject YM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
YM 203Foundations of Youth and Family3
This course will introduce the student to traditional and emerging philosophies of ministering to youth and their families. It will survey adolescent developmental theories as they apply specifically to Youth Ministry. Particular attention will be placed on historical and biblical foundations of Youth Ministry in connection with para-church and camp ministries, the local church, and the youth leader as an agent of change. (Offered spring semesters, odd years.)
YM 280Special Topics in Youth and Family (Lower-Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at a lower-level of study (appropriate for freshmen or sophomore academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
This course focuses on individual experiences in discipleship, personal sanctification, and evangelism in contemporary society. Special attention will be given to the art of persuasion and its link to communication theory. The importance of perseverance in the faith of those who come to know Christ through evangelistic efforts is ultimately highlighted. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
The purpose of this course is to equip students will the oral/presentation skills necessary to effectively and creatively teach and communicate God’s Word to adolescents. Emphasis will be given to the principles and practices of teaching and speaking to youth.
A survey of the spiritual, mental, emotional, and social needs of the child and an examination of the church’s and para-church’s role in addressing these needs. Issues related to schooling choices, pedagogical theory, curriculum resources, and administration of programs for children will be examined. (Offered spring semesters, even years.)
This course will equip students in both the theory and practice of administrative leadership. Many challenges in ministry exist, and one of the most significant is the discipline required to lead and administer well. This course is designed to serve as an overview of practical administrative and leadership issues in ministry in order to prepare students with the tools necessary to organize and oversee various programs across the age ranges. (3 credits, 5 weeks) 141
A course to equip students in both the theory and practice of the spiritual disciplines. This course focuses on our personal relationship with God. We will seek to develop an understanding of the necessary aspects of personal spiritual maturation through the evaluation of Scripture and through self-reflection and practice. Second, this course will emphasize theories about the stages of faith and moral development as those theories relate to Christ-centered ministries. (3 credits, 5 weeks) 142
This course is designed to guide students in the mastery of teaching. The class will explore the nature of the learner and the role of the instructor in the learning process with special focus on the interpretation and application of scripture. Particular attention will be given to how to best create curriculum and assess learning among various children, pre-adolescents, and teenagers. Special consideration will thus be given to the stages of development from birth through adolescents. The course will reflect elements of lecture, off-sight observations, and student practice. (Offered fall semesters, odd years.)
Intensive, quality, structured learning opportunities that immerses students in appropriate professional contexts. Supervision of the internship is a shared responsibility between the faculty advisor and on-site supervisor. This course may be repeated in various intervals with six hours needed to satisfy degree requirements. 339
Subject
YM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated in various intervals with six hours needed to satisfy degree requirements.
YM 480Special Topics in Youth and Family (Upper-Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at an upper-level of study (appropriate for junior or senior academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
Students may replace a 300 or 400 level course in the concentration by participating in a directed study of their choice. This requires they formulate a research question related to youth and family ministry, conduct appropriate research in line with professional methodology, write a well-developed essay, and defend their research before the primary YM Instructor and another agreed upon faculty member. Contingent on faculty availability. Prerequisite: Junior status or above. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 and approval of the department chair is required. (Offered by department discretion.) 340
