Western Seminary Center for Lifelong Learning
Course Descriptions

Youth Ministry

Note: Course syllabi for most courses may be found on the WSCLL student website: www.wscll.net/Syllabi/

YMS 502E – Developing a Theological Model for 21st Century Youth Ministry. Ron Marrs, Th.M. The historical, philosophical, and theological underpinnings of youth ministry will first be introduced. Then popular models of contemporary youth ministry (both congregational and para-congregational) will be described and evaluated. On-line format. 2 hours or 2 Learning Units.

YMS 506E – Spiritual Formation of Youth. Ron Marrs, Th.M. You will gain insight into effective nurturing of an adolescent’s spiritual life through mentoring, spiritual direction, discipleship, and shepherding. You will also gain greater insight into the emergence of adolescent spiritual maturity. On-line format. 1 hour or 1 Learning Unit.