Is your youth group ‘church’? Yes. And No.
Mark Scanlan, Tutor in Theology and Youth Ministry and Lead Undergraduate Tutor at St Mellitus College, sat down with Director of Research Lucie Shuker to talk about his book ‘An Interweaving Ecclesiology’.
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Mark Scanlan, Tutor in Theology and Youth Ministry and Lead Undergraduate Tutor at St Mellitus College, sat down with Director of Research Lucie Shuker to talk about his book ‘An Interweaving Ecclesiology’.
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What is theological reflection, why does it matter? A story from the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer shows us how it can richly deepen ministry to young people.
We know parents can have a big influence on young people’s faith, but what about grandparents? Research suggests they have a profound – but often neglected – role to play.
Can you theologise coronavirus in an age of science? How can young people ‘perform’ faith in a pandemic? And where is hope after a seemingly hopeless year like this?
Technology has brought both support and frustration in facing Covid-19 – how is it shaping us? Is the Church too easily infatuated with tech, innovation, and a desire to ‘keep up’?
How is Covid-19 reshaping our relationships and self-perceptions? Is digital technology overrated? What does it all mean for a theology of youth ministry?
Faith-based youth leaders working in secular environments are bridging a gap between worlds – and their specialism should be celebrated. Gary Bentley reflects on his MA research.
Lockdown has pushed youth ministry to adapt to ever-shifting measures. As we mark National Youth Work Week, what might it mean for it not just to adjust but ‘level up’ into something stronger?
How has the COVID-19 lockdown affected young people’s mental health and wellbeing? Lucie Shuker explores the headlines from recent research.