Description

This seminar will examine the necessary developmental tasks of adolescents, while exploring the obstacles to healthy emotional, psychological, cognitive, and spiritual growth. Emphasis will be placed on understanding at-risk populations in which violence, trauma, and/or poverty are prevalent in the lives of adolescents. Particular attention will be given to queer youth and the current research on the dynamics of assessment, intervention, and advocacy in facilitating resilience in adolescents.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 12 students. Instructor's permission required.
Open to BTI Students: Yes

Scheduling

0.50 credits
Expected to be offered Spring 2014
Course times to be announced.
Course location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Religion and the Social Sciences
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Non-Tradition Specific
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Pastoral Care and Counseling Religious Education and Spiritual Development
Language Course Designation(s)	None