Date of Award
2014
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Document Type
Master's Paper
Degree Awarded
Master of Science (MS)
Program
Human Development and Family Science
Department
Human Development and Family Science
College
Human Sciences and Education
Faculty Advisor
Hektner, Joel M.
Description
This paper explores the role religion can play in the Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach to youth development. The relevant literature suggests there is a missing link between youth workers in religious institutions and training in youth development. The majority of youth workers (paid, volunteer, part- and full-time) in various religious institutions are not trained in youth development, particularly in the PYD approach due to lack of resources and availability. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide “a crash course for youth ministers” to gain an understanding of PYD and the role their programing and congregations can play in assisting adolescents to thrive in the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Recommended Citation
Rittenbach, Lynsey Ann, "Promoting Positive Youth Development: A Crash Course for Youth Ministers" (2014). Human Development and Family Science. 36.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/human-dev-fam-sci/36
Rights
NDSU Policy 190.6.2
Rights Link
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Handle Identifier
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/23145