Youth Ministry and Christian Education
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Minor requirements
CEY 210 - Foundations of Practical Theology
No course description available.
CEY 215 - Spiritual Formation
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Choose 16 credits:
CEY 310 - Leadership Development
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CEY 315 - Philosophy of Youth Ministry
An investigation and formulation of a philosophy of ministry to and with
adolescents. Various theoretical issues will be examined which will inform
and assist students in the development of a philosophy which is biblically
grounded, developmentally sensitive, culturally relevant, and theologically
contextualized to the world of contemporary adolescence. (4 credits;
alternate years, consult department) Prerequisite: Junior or senior class standing.
CEY 320 - Teaching and Leadership
No course description available.
CEY 330 - Special Topics in CE/YM
No course description available.
CEY 335x - Theology and Church Ministry
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CEY 380 - Narrative and Spiritual Formation
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CEY 401 - Integrated Field Experience I
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CEY 402 - Integrated Field Experience II
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BTS 310 - Christian Spirituality
(2 credits) A study of the meaning, purpose and practices of Christian spirituality as this has been understood in the Christian tradition. The course emphasizes the practice of spiritual disciplines and the relevance of spirituality in
our contemporary world. Prerequisite: BTS250.
BTS 350 - Theology and Popular Culture
(4 credits; alternate years, consult department) This course explores the relationship between Christian faith and culture.
It will begin by establishing a biblical and theological approach to cultural engagement, as well as a brief historical survey of how the Christian community has engaged issue of faith and culture in different historical and cultural moments. An important part of this course will be interdisciplinary exploration of the fields of "cultural theory" and "popular culture", specifically focusing upon what they have to contribute to different forms of Christian ministry. Finally, this course will prove the opportunity for students to begin to articulate what it means to live faithfully with a diversity of cultural contexts. Prerequisite: BTS250.