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126 TM 603 Mentored Formation IV Students write a personalized ministry skill development plan that is student directed and collaboratively designed with a mentoring director. They will utilize cognitive, experiential, reflective, and relational learning practices to resource their formation with a view toward the development of a life-long formation of the whole person. Prerequisite: TM 602 Mentored Formation III. One hour. TM 604 Mentored Formation Capstone This course utilizes seminar-style class discussions and a learning plan that blends directed and self-directed assignments to help students attend to their continued formation, both now and after their formal education has ended. They will utilize cognitive, experiential, reflective, and relational learning practices to resource their formation with a view toward the development of a life-long formation of the whole person. Prerequisite: TM 601 Mentored Formation II (Master of Arts; Master of Arts in Chaplaincy; Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Soul Care; Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries); TM 602 Mentored Formation III (Master of Arts in Justice and Mission; Master of Arts in Leadership; Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministries); or TM 603 Mentored Formation IV (MDiv). One hour. TM 605 Mentored Formation Elective An elective course in training and mentoring for those who wish to go beyond the required courses. Students write a personalized ministry skill development plan that is student directed and collaboratively designed with a mentoring director. They will utilize cognitive, experiential, reflective, and relational learning practices to resource their formation with a view toward the development of a life-long formation of the whole person. Prerequisite: Professor permission. One hour. YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES 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 specific demands of a given ministry focus. Relying on biblical truth supplemented by social science research, the youth and family ministries department seeks to enable every student to be effective in lifelong ministry to this vital ministry area. YFM 501 Foundations of Youth and Family Ministries A theological, sociological, philosophical, and historical overview of ministry to adolescents and their families. Offered fall semesters. Three hours. YFM 502 Leadership in Youth and Family Ministries Investigation and evaluation of various models and styles of leadership. Overview of recruitment, nurture, and training of volunteer leadership. May also credit as a leadership elective. Offered spring semesters. Three hours.