Youth Ministries

CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES WITH A CONCENTRATION IN YOUTH MINISTRIES
Study in the field of Youth Ministries prepares students to be both effective and faithful as they work with young people in churches, Christian schools, para-church organizations, and other agencies engaged in youth work. The program provides students with theory and expertise in working with adolescents in upper elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. Students completing this program of study are challenged to think critically, creatively, and strategically as they prepare for a life of service in the kingdom.

Foundation for Christian Ministries
BCM104 Introduction to Christian Ministries
BCM203 Gospel of Matthew or BCM317 Gospel of John
BCM253 Leadership Theories and Practice (may fulfill the Civic Responsibility Core requirement)
BCM260 Christian Formation & Culture (may fulfill the Human Person Core requirement)
BCM280 Christian Theology (may fulfill the Theology Core requirement)
BCM321 Evangelism and Discipleship
BCM335 Biblical Hermeneutics or BCM220 Intro to Biblical Studies

Youth Ministries
BCM105 Foundations of Youth Ministry
BCM241 Family and Adolescent Counseling
BCM315 Educational Theories and Methods
BCM320 Expository Communication (2 cr.)
BCM___ Electives in Youth Ministries (2 cr.)

Integrative Capstones
BCM425/426 Practicum in Christian Ministries I, II
BCM491 Senior Seminar

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