THEL615 - Youth Ministry

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Campus offering

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Unit rationale, description and aim

This unit will help students to understand the nature, content and significance of ministry to young people and to apply this understanding in contemporary Youth Ministry in the Australian setting. It investigates the stages of the adolescent and young adult psychological and faith development. It explores the theological and scriptural foundations for engaging young people in the work of justice, service and leadership. Finally it provides resources and skills for competent pastoral practice in Youth Ministry and for nurturing the spirituality of young people.