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Youth Ministires
The youth ministries major is designed primarily for persons who desire to be full-time youth pastors in a local church. This degree contains all of the classical courses for ministry preparation as well as a concentration of courses focusing on ministry to youth. Like the Christian ministries degree students who complete this program will fulfill all the requirements for ordination in The Wesleyan Church and numerous other denominations.
This major equips the student to be a full-time professional minister who specializes in ministry to adolescents. While the focus of this degree is directed toward youth ministry in the local church a graduate of this program could work in a myriad of ministry settings. This program is packed with experiential learning where you will study both the theoretical foundations and practical skills of youth ministry along with more than 140 other youth ministries majors. Throughout this program you will also be involved in practicums where you will engage in hands-on youth ministry in local churches. The opportunities for employment and significant ministry with this degree are abundant.
Youth Ministries Major
Application To The Major
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| BIL-202 |
Inductive Bible Study |
| BIL-XXX |
Advanced Old Testament Bible Class |
| BIL-XXX |
Advanced New Testament Bible Class |
| BIL-XXX |
Advanced Study in Old Testament or New Testament |
| THE-233 |
Christian Theology I |
| REL-241 |
Survey of Church History |
| THE-424 |
Christian Theology II: Salvation/Holiness |
| REL-431 |
Denominational History and Polity |
| YTH-220 |
Introduction to Youth Ministries |
| YTH-220P |
Youth Ministry Observation |
| YTH-270 |
Communication with Youth |
| CED-255 |
Local Church Education |
| CED-255P |
Church Education Practicum |
| INT-122 |
Short Term Missions Orientation |
| INT-222 |
Short Term Missions Leadership |
| PSY-252 |
Adolescent Growth and Development |
| WOR-235 |
Worship |
| WOR-235P |
Worship Practicum |
| WOR-436 |
Church Rituals |
| REL-468 |
Church Leadership |
| REL-468P |
Church Leadership Practicum |
| REL-469 |
Pastoral Care and Counseling |
| REL-469P |
Pastoral Care Practicum |
| YTH-341 |
Youth Ministry Practicum |
| YTH-355 |
Youth Programming & Management |
| YTH-355P |
Youth Programming Practicum |
| YTH-371 |
Youth Evangelism & Discipleship |
| YTH-480 |
Youth Capstone |
Youth Ministries Minor
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| YTH-220 |
Introduction to Youth Ministries |
| YTH-220P |
Youth Ministry Observation |
YTH-270
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YTH-240
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Communication with Youth
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Camping and Retreat Ministries
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| YTH-371 |
Youth Evangelism and Discipleship |
| YTH-355 |
Youth Programming and Management |
| YTH-355P |
Youth Programming Practicum |
REL-469
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YTH-370 |
Pastoral Care and Counseling
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Youth Counseling |
| REL-469P |
Pastoral Care Practicum |
| Courses pertinent to youth ministry (7 hours) |
 Youth Specialties
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