Youth and Family Ministry (B.S. in Youth and Family Ministry)

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The goal of this program is to equip students for an effective ministry with adolescents and their families in church and para-church settings. The program educates the student concerning the developmental characteristics, cultural influences, and the needs of teenagers. The student is trained to effectively lead a volunteer team and to be a resource for parents of adolescents. Teaching methodologies and youth programming strategies are emphasized. Upon successful completion of the program, the student earns a B.S. in Youth and Family Ministry degree.

Total Credits: 121

University Core - Credits: 61

Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
Natural Science Elective Credits: 3

BIB 100 - Introduction to the Bible Credits: 3
BIB 101 - The Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 201 - The Old Testament Credits: 3
BIB 211 - The Gospels Credits: 3
BIB 311 - The New Testament Credits: 3
BIB 411 - Romans Credits: 3
COM 101 - Speech Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
HIS 212 - World History since 1600 Credits: 3
HIS 301 - Church History Credits: 3
HUM 211 - Literature and Arts of the Western World I Credits: 3
HUM 212 - Literature and Arts of the Western World II Credits: 3
INT 101 - The Integrated Life Credits: 1
PHI 301 - Philosophy Credits: 3
SOC 202 - Sociocultural Studies Credits: 3
THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 311 - The Triune God Credits: 3
THE 312 - The Narrative of Redemption Credits: 3
THE 401 - Apologetics Credits: 3

Program Requirements - Credits: 48

Bible/Theology Elective Credits: 3

BIB 261 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credits: 3
BIB 441 - The Corinthian Epistles Credits: 3
Or BIB 442 - The Pastoral Epistles Credits: 3
BIB 461 - Prophetic Literature of the Bible Credits: 3
CHD 321 - Children’s Ministry Leadership Credits: 3
CHM 101 - Nature and Purpose of the Local Church Credits: 3
CHM 221 - Spiritual Formation and Disciple-Making Ministries Credits: 3
CHM 491 - Internship Credits: 3
PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
Or PSY 321 - Human Development Credits: 3
PSY 323 - Adolescent Development Credits: 3
YTH 122 - Introduction to Youth and Family Ministry Credits: 3
YTH 221 - Philosophy of Youth and Family Ministry Credits: 3
YTH 222 - Effective Bible Teaching Credits: 3
YTH 321 - Ministering to Families with Youth Credits: 3
YTH 322 - Computer Technology for Youth and Family Ministry Credits: 3
YTH 421 - Organization and Administration for Youth and Family Ministry Credits: 3

Electives - Credits: 12

Electives Credits: 12

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Youth and Family Ministry (B.S. in Youth and Family Ministry)

Total Credits: 121

University Core - Credits: 61

Program Requirements - Credits: 48

Electives - Credits: 12