YOUTH MINISTRY
Historical certificate and one-year YDI internship
This information is preserved from the university’s earlier website for reference. For current offerings and requirements, explore degrees and certificates or contact the university.
OVERVIEW
This program trains students for effective youth ministry by immersion into a youth camp culture, service in a variety of areas of ministry and hands-on learning of fundamental ministry philosophies and methodologies.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students completing the Certificate in Youth Ministry program will:
Be able to discuss and defend a personal philosophy of youth ministry that is both biblically formulated, developmentally appropriate and socially and culturally sensitive.
Possess basic people-helping skills necessary to assist youth and their families in problem solving and decision-making.
Have gained interpersonal skills for leadership in small and large group settings.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The historical Youth Ministry certificate was described as being earned concurrently with a one-year internship at YDI youth camp in Head Waters, Virginia. It was designed for youth leaders, those working in para-church organizations, and aspiring pastors. The earlier website stated that courses taken in the Certificate Program could be applied toward a Bachelor’s Degree. Contact the university about current availability and credit requirements.
Historical partner: Youth Development Inc.
COURSES
CBL402 — Christian Leadership (3 credits)
BC201 — Biblical Counseling: One on One Discipleship (3 credits)
MIN240 — Evangelism in Youth Ministry (3 credits)
MIN241 — Teaching Biblical Truth to Youth (3 credits)
PRA333 — Practical Christian Ministry (four 3-credit entries in the historical listing; 12 credits total)
Historical listed total: 24 credits