Small Acts: Using theography to locate the youth ministry of one presbytery in the Church of Scotland

Paget, Scott MacMillan (2024) Small Acts: Using theography to locate the youth ministry of one presbytery in the Church of Scotland. DPT thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

This thesis investigates the youth ministry of one presbytery in the Church of Scotland (CofS) by introducing the interdisciplinary critical analysis tool of theography. Theography describes how the disciplines of geography and theology can creatively engage with each other. Applying theography to the youth ministry research revealed new entry points for theological reflection for the researcher to explore. This investigation uncovers a practice that is given, assumed, and unquestioned. The thesis reveals the milieu of Scottish youth ministry in the CofS, outlining the theoretical keys to this analysis. This analysis identifies a growing absence at the heart of the CofS youth ministry, as well as new viewpoints into the existing youth ministry of the CofS. The thesis recommends that the Church engage with youth ministry at local, regional, and national levels by considering funding, training, and support.

• Item Type: Thesis (DPT)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology
• Colleges/Schools: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > Theology and Religious Studies
• Supervisor's Name: Gay, Rev. Dr. Doug
• Date of Award: 2024
• Depositing User: Theses Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:2024-84387
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 24 Jun 2024 15:11
• Last Modified: 27 Jun 2024 08:06
• Thesis DOI: 10.5525/gla.thesis.84387
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/84387