A its influence and implications for ministry Erwin, Pamela J. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Youth Specialties/Zondervan c2010 2010 monographic eng

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233, [7] p. : illus. ; hbk ; 24 cm. Publisher's description: The reality is, youth culture and teenagers continue to change, but you can stay connected and relevant by understanding culture and its power to influence and shape adolescents. In this practical and insightful text, you'll develop your own cohesive plan for evaluating cultural influences, preparing for strategic ministry to teenagers that effectively addresses the youth cultural context. This academic book helps youth ministry students develop a solid plan for evaluating youth culture, preparing them for a strategic and effective ministry to teens. Written by youth ministry veteran, Pamela Erwin, professor at Bethel University in MN. Introduction -- Pt 1. The nature of culture. What is culture? -- What makes culture "culture"? -- Expressing culture: signs, symbols, rituals, and language -- Youth culture: is it subculture? Pt 2. Ethnography of culture. The need for sharper vision -- The why and what of ethnography -- Emic and etic: the eyes of an ethnographer -- Being ethical youth pastor-ethnographers. Pt 3. Ecologies of culture. The need for an ecological understanding of adolescent development -- An ecological model of adolescent development: the influence on culture and experience -- The cultures of adolescent relationships -- The culture of church and religious affiliation. Pt 4. Theologies of culture. Paul Tillich: religion and culture -- H. Richard Niehbuhr: on Christ and culture -- Karl Barth: bearing witness to culture -- Kathryn Tanner: a postmodern response to a theology of culture -- Contextual theology: theology that starts with culture. Conclusion. A practical approach to understanding youth culture. Pamela Erwin. Includes bibliographical references and index. Adolescence Culture Church work with youth Teenagers Social life and customs Teenagers Religious life Religion and culture Subculture Ethnology 305.23/ERW 9780310292944 (hbk.) 0310292948 (hbk.) 2010284483 BTCTA 101221 20130603102001.0 eng