Mobile Ed: ED283 Confronting Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (1.5 hour course)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Sean McGever explores the concept of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism and how it is applicable and useful for working with youth today but also its influences on our ministry and our work with adults, with parents, and the church at large. What is Moralistic Therapeutic Deism? Where did this term come from? What is the research behind it? How should we respond to it? McGever has years of experience of working with young people and teaching theology and is excited to examine these dynamics with productive strategies for ministry and proclamation of the gospel. The course will hopefully bless your ministry and work with all people especially teenagers.
Introduction
- Introducing the Speaker and Course
Unit 1: Defining MTD
- Intro to National Study on Youth and Religion and MTD
- Findings leading to MTD (what teens said)
- MTD in detail
- Smith and Denton’s related conclusions and recommendations
Unit 2: Initial Responses to MTD
- Fight MTD: Pretending it doesn't exist
- Flight from MTS
- A Sample of Some Responses to MTD
- Almost Christian
Unit 3: Responding to MTD Today
- Two Major Shifts since 2005: Shift #1
- Two Major Shifts since 2005: Shift #2
- Experience Leads to Faith
- Recommendations Moving Forward - part 1
- Recommendations Moving Forward - part 2
Conclusion
- Conclusion to the course
- Title: Confronting Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
- Instructor: Sean McGever
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2023
- Product Type: Logos Mobile Education
- Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources
- Courses: 1
- Video Hours: 1.5
Sean McGever (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is area director for Paradise Valley Arizona Young Life and adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University. He trains Young Life staff and volunteers internationally.