Youth Leadership (YLST)

YLST-291  Special Topic:  1 Credit  

Study of a special topic in youth leadership. May be repeated for credit.

YLST-292  Special Topic:  2 Credits  

Study of a special topic in youth leadership. May be repeated for credit.

YLST-293  Special Topic:  3 Credits  

Study of a special topic in youth leadership. May be repeated for credit.

YLST-324  Intro/Youth Ministry  2 Credits  

A development of a theology and philosophy of youth ministry with attention given to the developmental needs of adolescents as well as the character and cultivation of the youth minister.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

YLST-345  Camp Leadership  3 Credits  

The study of the organization and direction of various camping and recreational situations. Leadership principles are integrated into a working model of recreation and camping for both Christian and secular fields of employment.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

YLST-455  Current Issues/Youth Ministry  3 Credits  

An exploration of adolescent development, culture, and socialization as an integration point for effective youth ministry. Discussion of current issues in youth ministry will serve to provide students with foundations necessary for contemporary youth ministry.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

YLST-460  Practicum  1-3 Credits  

A learning experience which integrates classroom theory with practice through assigned responsibilities in local churches, mission fields, or other appropriate ministries under supervision by both the on-scene administrator and the religion faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Note: Application forms are available in the Department of Religion office.

YLST-470  Special Topic:  1-3 Credits  

Study of a special topic in youth leadership. May be repeated for credit.

YLST-480  Individual Studies:  1-4 Credits  

May be repeated for credit.

YLST-490  Seminar:  1-3 Credits  

Mutual investigation of one topic in youth leadership studies of particular relevance to upper division religion majors. May be repeated for credit.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.