All Courses
Division: Undergraduate
You will study the principles and strategies in designing and leading a short-term overseas trip. Emphasis will be placed on personal spiritual preparation and cultural sensitivity in spreading the gospel. This course is offered in a missions-trip format.
3.00
Spring, Winter
Undergraduate
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The practicum is designed to expose you to a particular youth ministry to learn as much as possible about that ministry, its purpose, setting, scope, type, and training requirements of personnel and your interest, passion, and readiness for such ministry. You may be involved in observation, in entry-level tasks, or in some skilled tasks, or a combination of these. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of academic credit.
3.00
Fall, Spring
Undergraduate
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This supervised experience will give you an opportunity for preliminary training in a local church or parachurch setting in the Columbia area. You must complete a minimum of 50 on-site hours and meet weekly with a member of the Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture faculty. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours. May be repeated 4 times.
1.00
Fall, Spring, Summer 1
Undergraduate
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This independent study option is available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
1.00-6.00
Fall, Spring, Summer 1
Undergraduate
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In this course you will examine various targets, tactics, and principles for effective youth ministry, including understanding the dynamics of leadership development, recognizing stages of leadership, discovering one's style of leadership, and crafting a ministry mission statement. You will minister to youth and evaluate ministries throughout the semester.
3.00
Spring
Undergraduate
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This course will prepare you for the daily "nuts and bolts" ministry to junior high, senior high, and college students. You will examine the organization of your ministry, your personal life and schedule, how to build a team ministry, and how to organize and lead retreats and camp experiences.
3.00
Fall
Undergraduate
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In this course you will explore principles and experience the biblical foundations, contemporary expressions and soft skills of effective leadership. You will be trained in character development, problem-solving, group relational navigation, conflict/emergency management, non-verbal assessments, and coping with weaknesses, failure and limitations. Prerequisite: YOU 4440
3.00
Fall
Undergraduate
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The Wilderness Leadership Course is an expedition in learning and application involving a 40-day and 40-night wilderness experiential learning trip. Students will travel on foot a total of 160 miles, participating in rock climbing, backpacking, and mountaineering, as well as develop a greater relationship with Jesus Christ, leadership ability, and leadership outdoor skills to accompany the experiential curriculum. The classroom is the backcountry of Wyoming, including Vedauwoo rock formations, the Snowy Range, and the Wind River Wilderness. This course is offered in cooperation wih the Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries (SROM), which is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.
6.00
Summer 1
Undergraduate
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In this course you will examine the realities of camp and retreat management by serving at a local Christian camp. You will also assist in behind-the-scenes preparations for summer camp and in preparing for and hosting retreats. (Offered in cooperation with a local Christian camp.) Prerequisite: YOU 3450.
3.00
Spring
Undergraduate
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This internship provides you with a supervised, preliminary training experience in a local church or parachurch setting. You will receive hands-on experience as a way of discovering or honing your ministry skills and encountering the reality of vocational work away from a university setting. This requirement is normally met during the summer, but can be completed during the fall or spring semester if you are not registered as a full-time student. Prerequisites: Completion of 90 semester hours of academic credit (usually completed following junior year).
3.00
Fall, Spring, Summer 1
Undergraduate
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