Courses in Youth Ministry Leadership Offered in Denver, CO.
Revised 07/13/2010 

YM 557 - Student Leadership in Youth Ministry
Students will survey modern ministry practices to discern operational definitions of student leadership.  They will subsequently explore related biblical principles, relevant historical events, issues in adolescent psycho-social development, and Link Institute research in order to formulate a plan for the development of effective student leadership in youth ministry. (3 credits)
FACULTY: Dr. Dave Rahn    
CURRICULAR EMPHASIS: Professional Leadership & Expertise
DATES:  April 12-14, 2010
LOCATION: Youth for Christ/USA, Denver

YL 535 - Assessment Strategies in Youth Ministry
Students will review various approaches to assessment in order to understand appropriate assessment methods in various contexts as well as the strategic and organizational benefits that emerge from ongoing assessment and evaluation.  Students will thoroughly explore case studies in order to understand how to contextualize the key principles and develop an assessment program for their current settings. (3 credits)
FACULTY: Dr. Kara Powell   
CURRICULAR EMPHASIS: Professional Leadership & Expertise
DATES: April 14-16, 2010
LOCATION: Youth for Christ/USA, Denver

YM 527 - Sociology of Adolescence
A study of the development of the stage of adolescence in Western society and the current influences that shape its constitution.  Includes an opportunity to use empirical research methods to explore the social patterns of adolescents in a particular community. (3 credits)
FACULTY: Dr. Steve Gerali 
CURRICULAR EMPHASIS: Adolescent Specialization
DATES: April 14-16, 2010
LOCATION: Youth for Christ/USA, Denver

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