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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A reading, research or writing project related to a student's special interest or need. May be taken only by juniors or seniors with approval of the departmental chair. Retroactive Credit for Foreign Language - See page 45.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory class of current problems that adolescents face in American culture (e.g., selfacceptance, peer pressure, friendship and dating, pregnancy, anorexia nervosa, music, drugs and drinking, sexual acting out). The class will involve reading, listening, and dialoging with guest speakers from the field, listening to and discussing lectures, critiquing videos, and participating in and critiquing simulations in the classroom from biblical and practical perspectives. Field visits to the juvenile court system and interviews with local youth ministers will allow students to compare classroom instruction with the real world of adolescents. A brief introduction to family systems will be included.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of study in youth and family ministry. Emphasis will be given to the private and the professional aspects of this profession. Some private issues such as spiritual disciplines, health, family relationships, and personality type will be discussed. Professional issues centering on ethics, integrity, sexuality, education, job skills, leadership, youth ministry tools and resources, teaching, youth and family ministry as a lifetime career, and others will be discussed as well. Concepts will be given to students to begin developing a philosophy of youth and family ministry. Field trips to different parts of Oklahoma City/Edmond will be required for students to interview people in several different contexts working in this profession.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to teaching adolescents using experiential teaching methods used in outdoor adventure learning. Emphasis will be given to the preparation and presentation of object lessons in the outdoors using biblical texts. Students will work in groups to plan and carry out a 2-3 day outdoor adventure. Interviews with camp directors and team building organizations will give students up-to-date experience in contemporary settings where adolescents might experience outdoor learning opportunities.
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3.00 Credits
Students will study and explore methods of evangelism particularly effective with adolescents. One-on-one Bible studies, small group Bible studies, and large evangelistic group meetings will be evaluated for effectiveness in today's culture. Emphasis will be given to the process of spiritual formation within the family before and after the conversion experience. Methods of discipleship will be explored and practiced during the course. Students will develop a presentation of their own faith story and work on their own continuing spiritual formation.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the current models of youth ministry and programming (i.e., PDYM, Cells, Relational, Young Life, FCA, Sonlife, K-Life). Philosophies of the different models will be discussed allowing the student to integrate a model(s) into his/her philosophy of ministry. Types of programming will be discussed that fit one or several of the models. Students will present a one-year program of activities and learning opportunities for adolescents using the student's chosen model and philosophy. Students will volunteer to work in a ministry that fits closely with the one(s) that they choose as a model.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide information and learning experiences for students in the areas of adolescent spirituality, media influence, and overall cultural influences that affect the lives of adolescents. The course will focus on how a biblically-grounded spirituality can provide answers to the issues that adolescents face in our culture today. Fowler's Stages of Faith and research from The National Study of Youth and Religion will be used as a backdrop along with scripture to develop a working profile of adolescent spirituality. The use of audio and video media as well as the special moral problems of media and the effects media has on adolescents will be examined as it affects the spirituality and morality of adolescents. Much attention is given to hands-on preparation of audiovisuals as well as researching the ongoing effects of media on teens.
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13.00 Credits
This course will equip students to carry out Ephesians 4:11-13. Effective youth and family ministry requires help. Students will learn how to recruit and train volunteers. Equipping parents to do their God-given job (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) will be given priority in the course. Relationships with paid and volunteer staff will be discussed. Students will be required to volunteer at a local church during the semester in the youth and family ministry. (Same as RLED-4313.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: RLED-4213. Student will work with a local church during the spring semester teaching middle or high school students a 13-week curriculum (Wednesday night or Sunday morning) approved by the church. Students will be evaluated by an approved supervisor (youth minister, preacher, elder, deacon) at the church and an assigned field supervisor from the university.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIBL-2713, one Youth Ministry class, and at least a sophomore standing. Students will work with a local church (or other approved organization working with adolescents with a spiritual emphasis) to gain experience in practical programming for ministry to middle and/or high school students. Students will be evaluated by an approved supervisor (youth minister, preacher, elder, deacon) at the church and an assigned field supervisor from the university.
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