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Youth Ministries, Bachelor of Science

The youth ministry major prepares individuals for non-traditional, full-time Christian service positions or for graduate work in Christian Education. It draws heavily from several disciplines and allows students to move directly into staff ministry in a church or para-church organization. All students are required to complete an internship working in a church or service agency. This major requires the completion of 44 credits, and leads to a bachelor of science degree.

Youth Ministries Major Requirements

Core Courses

PHIL 310Philosophy Of Religion

3
OR
PHIL 330Ethics

3
 
PSYC 212Developmental Psychology

3
THEO 111Ministry Seminar

0.5
THEO 112Spiritual Formation and Leadership

1
THEO 200Orientation To Ministry

3
THEO 220Dynamics of Youth Ministry

3
THEO 235Ministry: Discipleship & Evangelism

3
THEO 320Philosophy of Youth Ministry

3
 
THEO 343/HIST 343Early Christianity

3
OR
THEO 344Western Christianity II

3
 
THEO 365Homiletics

3
THEO 366Introduction to Worship

3
THEO 405Internship

4
THEO 451Foundations of Christian Doctrine

3
THEO 452Methods in Wesleyan Theology

3
BIBL upper division Biblical studies course

3

THEO 111: Must complete 2 times

Youth Ministry majors are also encouraged to take SOCI 301 Marriage and Family.

These courses are in addition to the General Education requirements. Six credits of 200 level Biblical Studies and Philosophy courses are required in addition to the classes listed above.

YOUTH MINISTRY REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit Required Credits
General Education (For B.S.)* 52
Major 44
Elective 30
Total Credits to Earn Degree 126
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.