Dr. Ott is one of the instructors in the following online course offering.
“Tenderness and Refuge: Ministry with and for Young Adults” focuses on six prevailing themes from years of research with young adults yearning for faith community. These themes include a desire for
- inclusive communities,
- relatable leadership,
- an emphasis on relationships,
- an emphasis on spirituality, and
- an emphasis on social justice,
- alongside an ambivalence towards the Christian label.
This mini-course is beneficial for church groups, youth ministers, and anyone invested in young adults. It features Garrett-Evangelical alums, friends, scholars, and practitioners. It highlights their approach, rooted in deep listening to young adults’ experiences through ethnographic research.
The video series features experts in the field of religious education and young adult ministry to offer reflections on these themes in this video series. Dr. Evelyn Parker, Dr. Patrick Reyes, Dr. Kate Ott, Rev. Alexa Eisenbarth, Dr. Gina Robinson, Benjamin Parker, and Maria Alejandra Salazar will guide you through these themes as you learn what is most important in the lives of young adults today while encouraging you in your work with and for young adults. Funded by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. and produced by the Young Adult Initiative at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
Each module includes a recorded video conversation, reflection questions, and next steps for engagement.
You will earn a downloadable certificate of completion once you have finished all the modules.
To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/gz7XpRds
