MIN 335 Camping and Outdoor Ministry

This course is a study of the design implementation and leadership of non-classroom ministries. Students will explore learning through experience and community and understand the role of group dynamics, group activities, problem-solving experiences, and cross-cultural experiences. Attention will be given to retreat and camp design, planning, curriculum, and legal and staffing issues. Students will develop biblical/theological rationale and crosscultural sensitivity required for design and implementation. Explores the use of wilderness and adventure as the means and the context for evangelism, discipleship, spiritual formation, leadership development, and mission in both local and global cross-cultural settings. Involves interactive games, retreats, camping, ropes course, and other incarnational ministry experiences.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

YMN 335