TOPIC: Exegesis of a Culture
SUBJECT: Religion and Theology
TYPE: Presentation or Speech
PAGES: 4
DEADLINE: 19.03.2018 03:30
DESCRIPTION:
In this assignment, you will need to exegete a youth culture assigned to you by your instructor. In 15-20 slides with slide notes (not including title slide and reference slide), report on the following: Present findings from your exegesis of the assigned culture. How does the Bible speak to issues today in youth ministry? In what ways does Jesus’ incarnational ministry affect the way you approach youth ministry? What is a specific youth ministry strategy that you would use with the assigned culture? How does the Bible reinforce and resource ministry in the youth culture you have been assigned? Utilize five to seven biblical references and at least two scholarly references to support your research. While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Exegesis of Youth Culture
Slide 2: Introduction
Definition of Exegesis
Importance of Exegesis in Youth Ministry
Overview of Assigned Youth Culture (i.e., Emo culture)
Slide 3: History of Emo Culture
Origin of Emo Culture
Characteristics of Emo Culture
Examples of Emo Culture in Media
Slide 4: Emo Culture and Self-Harm
High rates of self-harm among Emo youth
Possible causes of self-harm in Emo culture
Biblical perspective on self-harm
Slide 5: Emo Culture and Depression
High rates of depression among Emo youth
Possible causes of depression in Emo culture
Biblical perspective on depression
Slide 6: Emo Culture and Suicide
High rates of suicide among Emo youth
Possible causes of suicide in Emo culture
Biblical perspective on suicide
Slide 7: Jesus’ Incarnational Ministry and Youth Ministry
Definition of incarnational ministry
Jesus’ example of incarnational ministry
How Jesus’ ministry affects youth ministry
Slide 8: Specific Youth Ministry Strategy for Emo Culture
Importance of building trust with Emo youth
Use of music as a tool for ministry
Importance of providing safe spaces for Emo youth
Slide 9: Biblical References to Support Youth Ministry
Proverbs 22:6
Ephesians 4:11-13
Colossians 3:23-24
Slide 10: Biblical References to Support Youth Ministry (continued)
1 Timothy 4:12
Psalm 127:3-5
Isaiah 54:13
Slide 11: Scholarly Reference 1: “The Emo Subculture: Self-Injury, Gender, and Performativity”
Discussion of Emo culture and self-harm
Analysis of gender roles in Emo culture
Discussion of Emo culture as a performance
Slide 12: Scholarly Reference 2: “Exploring the Relationships Among Emo Culture, Personality, and Health Risk Behaviors”
Discussion of the relationship between Emo culture and health risk behaviors
Analysis of personality traits associated with Emo culture
Discussion of the role of social support in Emo culture
Slide 13: Ministry Resources for Emo Culture
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
To Write Love on Her Arms
Emo Support Community
Slide 14: Conclusion
Recap of findings
Importance of understanding youth culture in ministry
Final thoughts on Emo culture
Slide 15: Reference Slide
List of sources used in presentation, formatted in APA style.
