2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Jun 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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


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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: 120


University Core - Credits: 60


  • Ancient Elective Credits : 3
    Select either HIS 211 or HUM 211
  • Bible/Theology Elective Credits: 3
    Any course with a BIB or THE prefix that is not already required
  • Mathematics or Natural Science Elective Credits: 3
    Any course with a MAT or SCI prefix
  • Modern Elective Credits: 3
    Select either HIS 212 or HUM 212

Program Requirements - Credits: 48


  • Bible/Theology Elective Credits: 3
    Any course with a BIB or THE prefix that is not already required
  • Divinity Elective Credits: 3
    Any course offered by the School of Divinity that is not already required

Electives - Credits: 12


  • Electives Credits: 12

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