M.Div. in Youth Ministry Leadership
The M.Div. (Youth Ministry Leadership) provides you with specialized knowledge and skills to reach the next generation by evangelizing and discipling youth and their families through the power of Jesus Christ. It prepares you to serve as a youth worker in a church or para-church ministry or to equip others for youth ministry.
Objectives:
This program will equip you to:
- Analyze and address current trends in adolescent culture
- Develop and implement biblically-based strategies for youth ministry
- Plan, lead, and evaluate ministry activities for youth and their families
- Use a variety of communication methods appropriate to youth and their families
- Evangelize and disciple youth and their families graciously and effectively
Review our course requirements and begin the application process.
Career and Ministry Opportunities for Youth Ministry Leadership Graduates
Potential ministry opportunities for program graduates include:
- Serving as a church youth pastor
- Leading a campus ministry team
- Leading a camp or retreat ministry team
- Leading a wilderness or adventure education ministry team
- Leading a team ministering to at-risk youth
M.Div. in Youth Ministry Leadership Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- $25 application fee
- Official transcripts for highest earned degree and any master’s degree work
- Church leader reference
- Application Essay (800 words total, typed)
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
Degree Program Faculty
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Shirl SchiffmanProfessor Emeritus of Ministry Studies Certificate in Biblical Studies, Columbia International University; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University |
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Sam RubinsonProfessor of Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture B.S., Valley Forge Christian College; M.A., Columbia International University; D.Min., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary |
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Andre RogersProfessor of Church Ministry B.A., D.Min., Columbia International University; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary |
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David OlshineProfessor of Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture B.G.S., Ohio University; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; D.Min., The Eastern Baptist Seminary |
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Michael W. LangstonProfessor of Chaplain Ministries B.S., University of Louisiana; M.A., The Naval War College; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; D. Min., Bethel Theological Seminary |
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Karen GrantProfessor of Youth Ministry, Family and Culture B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., California State University, Stanislaus; M.A., Moody Bible Institute; Bible Certificate, D.Min., Columbia International University Dr. |
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