Christian Ministries: Youth Ministries
The Youth Ministries Program is designed to equip students who desire to be involved in the discipleship of young people either in a local church or a para-church organization.
Objectives
Upon completion of the Youth Ministries program the student should be able to:
- Develop a Biblical philosophy of youth ministry, including organization, administration and staff development.
- Develop an understanding of youth culture and societal influences on it.
- Develop both relational and methodological skills for effective youth ministry.
- Develop a balanced approach to youth ministry which includes evangelism, discipleship, ministry, fellowship, and recreation.
Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours Required: 125 semester credit hours
Admission Requirements: Students must have a US High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 50 semester credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students with fewer than 50 semester hours may apply to an Associate of Arts program to complete this requirement.
Available Formats: Traditional Undergraduate
Additional Requirements:
General Education Core = 54 hours
Religion Core = 29 hours
An additional hour of Professional Electives is required.
Required Courses
- CE100 Introduction to Christian Education
- MI100 Introduction to Christian Missions
- CM202 Evangelism
- CE201 Christian Education of Youth
- CM301 Preaching I
- MU327 Music in the Church
- CE324 Effective Youth Communication
- PS201 Principles of Counseling
- CE411 The Effective Youth Worker
- PS404 Issues in Counseling
- CE424 Philosophy of Youth Ministries
- CE312 Ministry of Teaching
- CE321 Youth and Family Ministry
- CE425 Youth Ministry Programming
- CE490 Youth Ministry Internship