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Purpose and Objectives
The Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture major provides students with the knowledge and skills to reach the next
generation by preparing them to evangelize and disciple youth and their families. This degree prepares students to
serve as a youth pastor or youth worker in a variety of specialized settings.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the bachelor’s degree, the objectives
of the Youth Ministry program are to enable students to:
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Develop a biblical philosophy and strategy for ministering to students and families.
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Understand contemporary issues and needs of students and their families.
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Demonstrate necessary skills to evangelize students and families and nurture them toward mature
Christian discipleship.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Course of Stu y
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Degree Core
77
Bible and Theology
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah & History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry & Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3/4xxx
New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology 1: God, Christ, Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology 2: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
6
COM 2110
Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110
Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111
Literature and Research
3
HIS 1210
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 1
3
HIS 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 2
3
MAT 2310
Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3
PHI 2110
Intro to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
General Education Distribution
YOU 3710
Counseling Youth and Families [Social/Behavioral Science]
3
XXX xxxx
Humanities/Fine Arts elective (
see Appendix A)
3
XXX xxxx
Natural /Information Science elective (
see Appendix A)
3
Leadership Development & Christian Service Learning
11
CSL 0101
2nd Semester, First Year
0
CSL 0201
1st Semester, Second Year
0
CSL 0202
2nd Semester, Second Year
0
ICS 1210
Discovering the Mission of God
3
MSD 1120
Evangelism and Discipleship
3
MSD 2230
Communicating God’s Word
3
SOC 1112
CIU 101
2
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