Luther Seminary
Studying the Bible with Youth
Practical theologians and youth pastors discuss the best approaches, tools, and frameworks to use when leading adolescents in Bible study, exploring the spiritual needs of young people and the transformative power that good Bible study can have on youth.
Presenters
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America
University of Notre Dame
Course Overview
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 26 Lessons
- 4 Weeks
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- Introduction1
- Section 1: Why Study the Bible with Youth?6
- 2.1Prepare – Acts 8:26-39
- 2.2Myths and Truths of Teaching the Bible to Youth, Yolanda Smith – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 2.3Spiritual Needs of Youth, Yolanda Smith – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 2.4Bible Study and Joy, Christian Gonzalez – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 2.5Questions for Reflection
- 2.6Additional Resources
- Section 2: The Pedagogy of Studying the Bible with Youth5
- Section 3: A Framework for Experiential Bible Study: What, So What and Now What?8
- 4.1Prepare – 2 Samuel 12:1-24
- 4.2Too Much “What” in Bible Study, Rodger Nishioka – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 4.3Moving from “What” to “So What”, Rodger Nishioka – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 4.4Inviting “So What” Questions in Bible Study, Rodger Nishioka – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 4.5Bringing “Now What” Questions into Bible Study, Rodger Nishioka – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 4.6Telling the Story in Youth Ministry, Michael Bird – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 4.7Questions for Reflection
- 4.8Additional Resources
- Section 4: How Experiential Bible Study Can Shape Our Life Stories6
- 5.1Prepare – Luke 24:13-35
- 5.2Sharing Our Stories and Respecting Our Audiences, Andy Root – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 5.3Helping Youth Tell Their Stories, Andy Root – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 5.4The Difference Between Story and Narrative, David Anderson Hooker – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 5.5Questions for Reflection
- 5.6Additional Resources