— The School of Church Ministries —

Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry with a Minor in Worship Leadership

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Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
  • Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
  • Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate competence in the area of youth and family ministry.
Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry with a Minor in Worship Leadership
Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
31980 Written Communication (if required)? (2)
42490 Cooperative Program 0
Scripture and Interpretation (15 hours)
20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3
20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3
22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3
22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3
22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3
Theology and Tradition (12 hours)
25100 Introduction to Church History I or
25120 Introduction to Church History II 3
27060 Systematic Theology I 3
27070 Systematic Theology II 3
27080 Systematic Theology III 3
Ministry and Proclamation (6 hours)
32100 Personal Evangelism 3
35040 Leadership and Family Ministry 3
Youth and Family Ministry Studies (18 hours)
41800 The Youth and Family Minister 3
46000 Youth Development and Ministry 3
46105 Effective Communication to Adolescents 3
46115 Program Development and Planning in Youth Ministry 3
46120 Strategies for Campus Outreach 3
46100 Ministry with Adolescents in Crisis or
46135 Team Building in Youth Ministry 3
Worship Leadership Minor (12 hours)
40600 Foundations in Worship 3
40605 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 3
40610 Discipling Music Ministry I 2
40620 Leading Worship 2
40640 Resources for Worship 1
40645 Vocal Skills for worship Minors 1
Ensembles (two semesters) 0
Youth Ministry Field Education (2 hours)
46290 Youth Ministry Field Education: Survey ½
46291 Youth Ministry Field Education: Small Groups ½
46292 Youth Ministry Field Education: Outreach ½
46293 Youth Ministry Field Education: Leadership ½
M.A. Core 33
Youth and Family Ministry 18
Worship Leadership Studies 12
Field Education 2
Total (65)