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Course Criteria
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of Christian camping. This course will familiarize students with key issues present in Christian camping such as the history and philosophy of Christian camping, programming, administration and maintenance, risk management, staff recruitment, marketing development of campers and staff, evaluation and legal concerns. Prereq: YM 1510.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course provides an exploration of development theories as they relate to stages of change: physical, cognitive, social, moral and faith. These theories help us understand various issues faced in adolescence such as peer associations, family and personal identity, and specific adolescent disorders. This course will also deal with basic assessment, intervention, and referral strate-gies. Pre-requisite YM 1510
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
This experience includes the integration of theory, practice, and reflection in a supervised youth ministry situation. Students will volunteer five to eight hours a week in local churches or para-church organizations, in addition to regular class meetings. YM 2710 can be taken concurrently with YM 1510.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course addresses specific methods of designing, implementing and evaluating youth ministry curriculum and group processes. The learning experience will include a critical analysis of current curriculum as well as designing specialized curriculum for particular contexts. The student will be able to adapt and create effective youth ministry programs. prerequisite: YM 1510, 2710, and 2510. Having taken an Old or New Testament course in an asset.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course aims to provide a comprehensive and practical experience in being a disciple, making disciples, and training disciples. It is intended to equip students to do person-context and church-context training. This course is taught in conjunction with North Park Seminary. Prerequisite: YM 1510.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
A selection of intensive courses taught by leaders in their respective fields. These courses are offered to North Park students for credit and are available as non-credit workshops for youth workers in service. When taken for credit each course includes preparatory reading and a summary paper and/or project. One course will be offered each semester in conjunction with North Park Theological Seminary. Options may include: Post-modernism and Youth Ministry; Ministering to Teenagers in Crisis; Urban Youth Ministry Issues; Spiritual Formation and the Youth Worker; Developing Student Leadership Teams; Involving and Developing Students for Mission and Service ; College Student Ministries; Camping and Retreats; Worship and Youth Ministry
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course allows students to work independently on projects in a field of study not offered in the curriculum. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite: YM 1510.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Youth ministry majors are required to serve in a key leadership role in a church, parachurch, camp, or community-service setting. The goal is practical, supervised experience combined with reflection and evaluation. It must be either a full-time summer placement or part-time, nine-month placement during the school. Consent of instructor required. Please refer to the section in the catalog pertaining to internship requirements and guidelines. Prerequisites: YM1510, 2710, 2510 and 3rd or 4th year standing.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course delves into leadership and management issues in the field of youth ministry. Issues addressed include managing finances, managing risk, building a team ministry, and organizing time, office, events, and meetings. Prerequisite: YM 1510, 2710, 3010, 3020, and 3rd or 4th year standing.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Capstone course for youth ministry majors to integrate their experience and knowledge by focusing on a major research paper or project. Findings are presented through both seminar and written formats. Prerequisite: YM 1510, 2410, 2710, 3010, 3020, 4970 and 4th year standing.
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