Lead youth and emerging adults to grow spiritually and serve effectively in the church, society, and world.
Our flexible youth ministry minor can be added to other ministry majors or to any number of other majors at Northwestern. Through this minor, our vision is to equip you with the skills to understand how to design and carry out ministry to youth and emerging adults so that they can grow spiritually and serve effectively. Through this minor, you will learn from practitioners in the field so that you know how to lead youth in a variety of church and nonprofit contexts. Christian Service credits and Ministry Internships can also be completed as a part of this minor.
What will I learn?
You will learn practical strategies for teaching and leading youth and emerging adults during their unique stage of personal and spiritual development.
MIN 3205
Human Sexuality
This course will examine biblical and theological foundations, as well as social science research, for human sexuality. A holistic view of human sexuality will be explored through the examination of sociological, biological, psychological and spiritual aspects of human nature and behavior. Biblical principles are discovered and applied to the development of individual sexual values and sexual discipline. The role of the church in supporting healthy sexuality will be considered.
YOU 3208
Practice of Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry
This course is designed to prepare students for effective ministry with junior and senior high youth as well as emerging adults. Attention is given to ministry models, effective ministry planning and practice, developmental and lifespan concerns, and the tasks of ministry in the local church and parachurch organizations.
MIN 3206
Relationships
This course will examine biblical and theological foundations, social science research and relationship models for healthy relationships. Focus will be given to the process of relationships: identity formation, friendship, dating, courtship, engagement and marriage. Additional issues including singleness, intimacy, forgiveness, gender issues, communication skills, conflict resolution, relational integrity, cultural awareness and financial planning will be addressed.
YOU 3207
Spiritual Lives of Adolescents and Youth
Adolescent and youth spirituality, its relation to working with young people and the world in which they live. Faith and spirituality are understood with depth and creativity as necessary aspects of healthy youth development.
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