School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University
School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University
School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University
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2010-2011<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />
Youth Ministry<br />
Recognizing the strategic role <strong>of</strong> the youth minister in the spiritual development <strong>of</strong> young people (middle school, high school and<br />
college), <strong>William</strong> <strong>Jessup</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a major in youth ministries. The vision <strong>of</strong> the youth ministry program is to reach the<br />
next generation by preparing students to evangelize and disciple youth and their families. The mission <strong>of</strong> the youth ministry<br />
program is to creatively prepare students to be dynamic leaders and facilitators that inspire youth to the Christian life.<br />
<strong>William</strong> <strong>Jessup</strong> <strong>University</strong> expects the student who graduates with a degree in Youth Ministry to demonstrate:<br />
1. Ability to devise, discuss, and defend a personal philosophy <strong>of</strong> Youth Ministry that is both biblically formulated and<br />
developmentally appropriate.<br />
2. Ability to develop a ministry to youth in a church or parachurch organization in diverse socio-cultural settings.<br />
3. Ability to assist adolescents and their families in problem-solving and decision-making.<br />
4. Preparedness to stay current in youth culture.<br />
5. The ability to identify models <strong>of</strong> effective youth ministries through internships, guest lecturers, and field trips.<br />
6. Ability to recruit, nurture, and mentor teenage leaders and adult volunteer staff.<br />
7. Preparedness for service in a leadership role and function as part <strong>of</strong> a team/staff.<br />
8. Ability to prepare and deliver sound and effective teaching to youth.<br />
9. Ability to continue in life-long learning.<br />
10. Preparedness to provide a good Christian example as a student <strong>of</strong> scripture.<br />
Degree Requirements<br />
Foundational <strong>Studies</strong> 66 units*<br />
Youth Ministry Major 44 units<br />
Free electives 18 units*<br />
Degree total 128 units<br />
*Junior transfer students must complete all <strong>of</strong> the Bible core courses to complete a ministry degree (18 units total): Christian<br />
Foundations-OT, Christian Foundations-NT, Biblical Interpretation, Romans, Christian Theology, Bible elective<br />
Youth Ministry Major<br />
(The following courses fulfill the Youth Ministry degree requirements)<br />
Youth Ministry Skills (YMIN175) ............................................................. 3<br />
Youth Culture, Trends, and Issues (YMIN283) ...................................... 2<br />
Christian Education <strong>of</strong> Youth (CEDU391) .............................................. 3<br />
Moral and Faith Development in Youth (YMIN341) .............................. 3<br />
Youth Ministry Internship (YMIN475) .................................................... 3<br />
Urban/Parachurch Youth Ministry (YMIN431) ...................................... 3<br />
Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Youth Ministry (YMIN463) .............................................. 3<br />
Camping Administration and Programming (YMIN273) ...................... 2<br />
Youth and Missions (YMIN373) ............................................................. 2<br />
Ministering to Families with Teenagers (YMIN237) .............................. 2<br />
Child & Adolescent Psychology (PSYC342) ............................................ 3<br />
Counseling Youth (YMIN426) ................................................................ 3<br />
Creative Communication (PMIN320) ..................................................... 3<br />
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