Youth Ministry Major
The youth ministry major is designed for the training, equipping and educating of students to effectively reach and minister to adolescents in a global context. This major is built on the premise that effective youth work requires the youth worker to become a student of God’s Word; a student of Culture; and a student of Adolescence. This premise is reflected in a curriculum which includes a 39-unit core of youth ministry coursework and 15 units in a cross-disciplinary concentration which intersects youth ministry, in addition to the traditional liberal arts curriculum required for an accredited bachelor’s degree. Courses are available in leadership, youth culture, evangelism, teaching, philosophy, and family ministry and development. Upon completion of this Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry, students will be equipped to step into youth ministries in various contexts and prepare for graduate studies.
Benefits and distinctives:
- Influence the next generation of Christians
- Make a positive impact in your community
- Gain an understanding of theology within the context of young people
- Learn through academic study coupled with hands-on experience
Career opportunities:
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What about internship and graduate school opportunities?
Students are required to spend a minimum of eight hours a week for two semesters in a hands-on field experience. Church, nonprofit organization, and ministry internships develop the student’s ability to blend Christian theology and Christian practice. Graduates are prepared for further study at competitive universities.
