Youth Ministry


Quick Info

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: MIN006
  • Credit points: 10
  • Subject coordinator: Dean O'Keefe

Awards offering Youth Ministry

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the biblical, historical and theological foundations for youth ministry including consideration of other Christian perspectives and understandings;
  2. Explain the importance of understanding the themes and influences of contemporary pop culture;
  3. Demonstrate ability to assess shifts in youth culture and youth ministry in Australia;
  4. Based on personal involvement, outline practical aspects of youth ministry;
  5. Contrast the various sub-cultures which provide the context of youth ministry.

Subject Content

  1. Why Youth Ministry?
  2. Working with the Vision of the Church
  3. Adolescent Development
  4. The Adolescent World
  5. Planning and programming
  6. Youth Leadership and Discipleship
  7. Youth and Family
  8. Working in Schools and Universities

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to face (onsite)
  • eLearning (online)
  • Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Presentation (30%)
  • Develop a Workshop (50%)
  • Reflective Journal (20%)