Youth Ministries

Bachelor of Arts Degree

School Ministry
Degree Bachelor of Arts
Credits Required 125 semester credits
Coordinator Michael Thompson

Overview

The Youth Ministries major is designed to prepare students for vocational ministry as youth pastors in local churches. This course of study should enable the student to develop and express the biblical concepts of fulfilling the Great Commission in the church and youth ministry.

The curriculum is designed around the philosophy of ministry to "Win, Build, and Send" young people not only to their local school campus but around the world. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on investing in young peoples’ lives, youth sponsor's lives and the continued developing of a youth pastor as a person as well as a minister of the Gospel.

Recognizing that effective youth ministry depends upon competent understanding and skillful use of the Scriptures, this major requires a strong component of Bible and theology.

In addition to the general goals of the University and the College of Ministry, completing this major provides learning opportunities which should enable the student to:

  • understand a biblical theology of the nature and mission of youth ministry
  • Understand the divine call and the proper function and the role of the youth pastor in the local church.
  • Acquire the skills necessary for effective evangelism, discipleship, Bible preaching and teaching.
  • Develop leadership, organizational, and administrative skills for leading a youth ministry and assisting the senior pastor.
  • Develop a philosophy of ministry that encompasses relationship with God, family, personal life, church leadership, and with one’s community and world.


General Education Requirements (52 credits)


Biblical Studies Core (27 credits)


Major Requirements (36 credits)


General Elective Requirements (10 credits)

Any college-level courses.
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