Youth Ministry - North Greenville University

Youth Ministry from North Greenville University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. In keeping with the institution\\\'s Statement of Purpose, the Youth Ministry program enables students to integrate academic discipline, Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience by equipping students who desire to enter youth ministry positions through the local church and other ministry organizations as well as to prepare students for further studies at seminaries and graduate schools. In addition to a scholarly study of the Bible and Christianity, students will receive instruction related to understanding trends in American youth culture, developing a theology and philosophy of youth ministry, examining approaches to crisis issues with which youth struggle, and developing ministry programs to meet the needs of youth. Students will be exposed to courses in biblical studies, historical, theological and ethical studies, and courses related to practical ministry strategies and issues. A broad liberal arts foundation undergirds this program in a distinctively Christian context. The B. A. in Youth Ministry requires that the student earn at least 128 hours. Students choosing the Youth Ministry major must complete the general education requirements listed below as part of the degree program. Transfer students must earn at least 29 hours in Christian Studies, including 12 hours in Youth Ministry , at North Greenville University . In addition, CHST 3210 and CHST 4210 (Youth Ministry Internships I and II) must also be earned at North Greenville University. All Youth Ministry majors must take CHST 1310 and CHST 1320 as part of their general education requirement The major consists of 47 hours within the College of Christian Studies with special focus on Youth Ministry courses. A minimum grade point average of 2.25 in the 44 Christian Studies hours is required for graduation. Many Christian Studies courses may be applied to either the Youth Ministry degree program or to the Christian Studies degree program, but the same course may not be applied to both degree programs. At least six hours must be taken from both the Biblical Studies and the Historical Theological Ethical areas. The course classification is given at the end of the course description. Courses with no designation are either required courses, or may be used as a Christian Studies elective or a free elective only. Majors in the College of Christian Studies cannot minor in the College of Christian Studies. View more details on North Greenville University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.