HISTORY AND THEOL OF OUTDOOR MINCAMPS IN THE ECOLOGY OF THE CHURCH (CY 4567)
Term: 2011-2012 Fall Semester
Description
Outdoor ministries play a vital role in the ecosystem of faith nurture and the development of disciples, especially in youth and young adults. This course addresses the organic relationship that exists between camps, congregations and the home in the faith formative and discipleship process through a historical review of camping, exploring the history and power of rites of passage, learning about various ecclesiological frameworks and styles of outdoor ministry, and discovering the dynamics of effective outdoor ministry leadership. Students participate in classroom and online learning, as well as engage camp leaders through off-site visits to area outdoor ministries.