This unit on the spirituality of youth (teens through to young adults) introduces students to significant developments in youth spirituality research, and assists them to begin to formulate their own mature theological (christological, anthropological, soteriological and ecclesiological) and pastoral responses to the subjects of such.
The unit is suitable for, although not limited to, those seeking to develop skills for working with or among young people in churches, schools and/or other community-based settings.
Unit code: CT1010W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate a theological understanding of human personhood, spirituality and spiritual formation, particularly as these relate to youth |
2. | Identify and critically evaluate key factors influencing the content and expressions of youth spirituality |
3. | Critically appraise a variety of pastoral responses intended to assist young people develop and express their spirituality |
4. | Formulate a preferred approach to nurturing spirituality in young people |
Lectures, seminars, tutorials.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 2500 Major Essay |
2500 | 50.0 |
Essay | 750 Word Minor Essay |
750 | 25.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 750 word Tutorial Paper |
750 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Jul, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-26 17:01:27 +1100