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THEO1011

Introduction to Youth Ministry

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Not available in 2012

Previously offered in 2011, 2010

This course provides a basic introduction to Catholic youth ministry through the examination of key concepts related to ministry to youth in the Catholic Church, including a review of the comprehensive youth ministry vision. The course examines the local youth ministry context in light of a systems thinking and comprehensive approach. Additionally, ministry to youth will be discussed, in light of faith development and learning style theories.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
1.Identify the concepts, principles, and aims of a comprehensive youth ministry vision to be approved by Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
2.Engage in a systematic reflection regarding ministry with youth in the Catholic Church using a systems theory and recent research.
3.Describe key concepts from foundational to learning and faith development related to ministry with youth.
4.Demonstrate an understanding of the application of key course concepts into local youth ministry context.
Content
Topic include:
Comprehensive vision of youth ministry
A systems approach to Catholic youth ministry
Foundational documents in youth ministry
Understanding of learning style and faith development theories related to youth ministry
Replacing Course(s)
Not Applicable.
Transition
Not Applicable.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
Teaching Methods
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Two or more written assignments, which might include minor or major essays, tutorial papers, book reviews, online quiz, blogs, essay proposals, bibliographies or other similar exercises, totalling 1000-4500 words. 100%
Other: (please specify)
Specific instructions about the weighting, timing and word limits of all assessment tasks will be found in the course outline available in the first two weeks of semester.
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 130 hour(s) per Term for Full Term