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124 TM 605 Mentored Formation Elective An elective course in training and mentoring for those who wish to focus on professional skill development beyond the completion of their required TM courses. In collaboration with a mentoring director, students will discern an external mentor, professional context and learning goal that will allow for intentional growth in their professional competency. Students will discern, develop, manage and reflect on a personalized learning plan curriculum utilizing cognitive, experiential, and relational learning practices which foster their knowledge and practice within a professional field context. These practices include the engagement of a suitable, self-procured mentor, in person and one-on-one for ten hours within the bounds of the semester. It is required that the student procure the mentor before the start of the semester. The intended outcome of the semester is to strengthen a student's capacity for life-long learning so that holistic, professional formation continues post-seminary. Prerequisite: Professor permission. One hour. YOUTH AND FAMILY STUDIES Denver Seminary is committed to developing leaders who have both the vision and training necessary for penetrating the contemporary culture. As this culture changes at a rapid rate, the seminary experience is designed to equip students with the theological, sociological, and pragmatic tools necessary to develop their own programs to meet the demands inherent within their local adolescent context. Relying on biblical truth supplemented by social science research, the youth and families studies department seeks to enable every student to be effective in lifelong engagement in their specific place of calling. YFS 601 Evangelism and Discipleship in Adolescent Culture This course practically explores the biblical mandate to "go and make disciples" especially as it relates to contemporary adolescent culture and emerging generations. It reviews the theology and principles of evangelism and discipleship, and investigates various evangelistic and discipleship methods and their contextual effectiveness. Two hours.