Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry

The youth ministry major is designed to prepare students for youth ministry-related vocations and future graduate studies. Emphasis is placed on development of a biblical philosophy of ministry and on Christian education as a foundation for teen年龄rs, parents and youth workers within a context of understanding adolescent development and culture.

Course Catalog Descriptions

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: YOUTH MINISTRY – 36 HOURS

Youth Ministry Major Core (15 hours)
BIB 3391 – Biblical Interpretation
CED 2321 – Survey of Christian Education
PTH 2331 – Communicative Preaching
PTH 4300 – Christian Doctrines
YMN 3310 – Philosophical Foundations for Youth Ministry

Select one of the following (3 hours)
BIB 33XX/43XX – Advanced Bible
CCS 3360 – Foundations for Cross-Cultural Ministry
PTH 2311 – Introduction to Theological Reflection
PTH 4331 – History of Christianity

Specified Courses (9 hours)
CED 1100 – Introduction to the Ministry
CED 4380 – Principles of Teaching
CED 3200 – Supervised Ministry
YMN 2350 – Ministry to Youth

Select three (3) hours from the following:
FST 2311 – Marri年龄 and Family
FST 3360 – Parent-Child Relationships
PSY 3342 – Adolescent Psychology

Select six (6) hours from the following:
CED 2380 – Legal Issues in the Church
CED 4331 – Introduction to Christian Care and Counseling
SOC 3332 – Juvenile Delinquency
YMN 4311 – Youth Ministry Institute
YMN 4320 – International Student Ministry
YMN 4350 – Understanding Today’s Youth Culture
YMN 1101-4609 – Special Studies in Youth Ministry

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 42 HOURS

Biblical Principles and Tools for Personal and Spiritual 健康 (11 hours)
GEN 1101 – University Seminar
BIB 1303 – Introduction to the Old Testament
BIB 1304 – Introduction to the New Testament
KIN 1100 – Principles of Personal Fitness & 健康
Two KIN 1-hour activity courses
GEN 4100 – Senior Seminar

Communication in a Variety of Modes and Media (9 hours)
COM 1310 – Fundamentals of Human Communication
ENG 1311 – English Composition I
ENG 1312 – Composition II Writing

Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning (7 hours)
College Algebra (MAT 1351 or higher)
实验科学(4小时)

Arts, Culture and Citizenship (15 hours)
Literature (2000 level English Literature)
历史(3小时)
GOV 2311 – American Government
Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, History, or Political Science)
Fine Arts Appreciation Course

Foreign Langu年龄 (12 hours)
Greek or Greek/Hebrew recommended

Technology Component (3 hours)
CIS 1339 – Introduction to Information Technology

Optional Minor Area (18-24 hours)

Electives (16-40 hours)

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 124 HOURS

Students must maintain a 2.00 overall GPA and a 2.50 GPA in their major.