Youth and Family Ministry (BS in Youth and Family Ministry)

The goal of this program is to equip students for 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 this program, the student receives a BS in Youth and Family Ministry degree.

Total Credits: 121

University Core - Credits: 61

Exegesis and Theology Elective Credits: 3
(Any course with a code of BIB 47x)
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
COM 101 - Speech Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
HIS 212 - Western Civilization Since the Renaissance 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 - The 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 (BS in Youth and Family Ministry)

Total Credits: 121

University Core - Credits: 61

Program Requirements - Credits: 48

Electives - Credits: 12