Campus & Youth Ministry - Ohio Dominican University

Campus & Youth Ministry from Ohio Dominican University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Bachelor of Arts in Campus and Youth Ministry at Ohio Dominican University prepares graduates of the program to respond to the gifts and needs of young people as they grow in their understanding and practice of their Catholic faith. The campus or youth minister will be expected to have a solid theological foundation in the teachings of the Church as well asn an understanding of the psychology of human development and sexuality, leadership and communication skills, and a critical sense of his or her own faith journey. KEY POINTS ABOUT THE ART MAJOR At ODU, theology is done from within the context of the Roman Catholic tradition. ODU is among a handful of schools in the United States that offer and accredited bachelor degree program in Campus and Youth Ministry. Students will gain knowledge of the certification standards and code of ethics as identified by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry . The curriculum offers a breadth of courses in biblical, systematic and pastoral theology as well as psychology. WHY ODU? Ohio Dominican University\\\'s rich heritage as a university committed to the liberal arts and the education of the whole person enables the graduate to seek truth in all endeavors while responding generously to the opportunities for service to the community. Our Campus and Youth Ministry graduates are prepared to mentor the next generation in the conviction that we are all called to not only contemplate truth, but to share the fruits of that contemplation with others. CAREER POSSIBILITIES Graduates in the Campus and Youth Ministry program are prepared to minister in parish youth ministry programs as well as in high school or college campus ministry . In addition, graduates would be good candidates for religious education positions in parishes or high schools, and would be prepared to pursue their education in graduate-level theology. ON CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES While preparing for a career in campus or youth ministry, students will find ample opportunities for community outreach through ODU\\\'s campus ministry programs and events as well as through numerous other student organizations. View more details on Ohio Dominican University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.