Blomberg, Craig (1999), Jesus and the Four Gospels, Leicester: InterVarsity Press.
Hale, S. & Bazzana, S. eds (1999), Towards a Theology of Youth Ministry, Melbourne: Aquila.
Migliore, Daniel (20042), Faith Seeking Understanding, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

150 hours, of which 60 will be interactive lectures, and the rest independent study. Interactive lectures will involve a combination of brainstorming, presentations and other interactive teaching methods.

On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University library
PCs providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work.

Assignment (1): 2200 word essay on the application of theology to youthwork (Learning Outcomes 1, 2)
Assignment (2): 800 word practice recording (Learning Outcome 3, 4)

This module introduces students to the links between practice and reflection in youth work and ministry by engaging with key theological disciplines, and by reflection on the philosophical foundations of modern culture. It introduces students to the practice of theology by exploring its intrinsic place in human life, its explicit discussion in the Christian church, and its relevance to youth work and ministry. Students are drawn into engagement with the central question of Christian identity, focused in Jesus and his Scriptures. The complexity of these matters is deepened by an exploration of the historical, literary and theological dimensions of The Gospels. The historical emergence of theology is introduced in terms of Christians confronting situations that required them to reconsider their values and beliefs. Next students encounter Enlightenment developments in the Western world view, such as human autonomy and human rights, that have contributed to the formulation of the principles and values of contemporary youth work. These are further related to various