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YOUTH MINISTRY, FAMILY, & CULTURE MAJOR
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urpose 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 youth
pastors or youth workers 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 Study
120
Degree Core
72
Bible and Theology
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah and History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry and 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 I: God, Christ, and Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology II: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
36
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 I
3
HIS 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization II
3
MAT 2310
Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3
PHI 2110
Introduction to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
General Education Distribution
XXX xxxx
Humanities/Fine Arts elective (
see Appendix A)
3
XXX xxxx
Natural /Information Science elective (
see Appendix A)
3
YOU 3710
Counseling Youth and Families [Social/Behavioral Science]
3
Leadership Development & Christian Service Learning
6
CSL 0101
Christian Service Learning I [2nd Semester, First Year]
0
CSL 0201
Christian Service Learning II [1st Semester, Second Year]
0
CSL 0202
Christian Service Learning III [2nd Semester, Second Year]
0
ICS 1210
Discovering the Mission of God
3
MSD 1110
Encountering Spiritual Formation
3
Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture Major
36
Foundation
27
BIB 3820
Bible for Teachers
3
YOU 2110
Foundations of Youth Ministry
3
YOU 3110
Issues in Contemporary Youth Culture
3
YOU 3130
Communicating to Youth
3
YOU 3410
Evangelizing and Discipling Youth
3
YOU 3888
Mobilizing Youth for Missions Study Trip
3