COURSE DESCRIPTION

Adolescence may be the most chaotic, complex and crucial of our developmental stages with its multiple facets of change occurring simultaneously. The stakes are high with identity formation at the heart of all that is happening. Understanding this developmental reality is critical for those who work with teenagers. This course will explore the “so what” of adolescent development from a number of perspectives including its ministry implications, parenting implications and faith development implications. It is assumed that students will have a basic understanding of developmental theory so that issues related to the cognitive, moral, emotional, physiological, social and faith journeys can be integrated holistically and produce developmentally appropriate ministry strategies.
 

YL 565 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 14, 2009

YL 565 major assignments:  Explore 450 page textbook; 10 ½ page responses; Adolescent Profile/Case Study (8 – 10 pages); Integration paper on Adolescent Faith Development (8 -10 pages)

 Additional YL 565 details are available to registered students only.