Overview

Youth Ministry comes with many challenges, but this degree program is designed to give you an understanding of biblical principles for ministry, solid character for intentional leadership, and ministry skills for service in a variety of settings.

Available with emphasis option: Worship Arts.

Credit Hours

126 hours

Length

4-year degree

Delivery

On campus or online

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Major-Specific Courses
  • Intro to Christian Missions
  • Intro to Biblical Counseling
  • Teaching the Bible
  • Administrative Process
  • Theological Foundation for Ministry
  • Intro to Philosophy
  • Biblical Counseling of Youth
  • Evangelism & Discipleship
  • Generational Discipleship
  • Discipleship Ministry in Local Church
  • Facilitation of Recreational Leadership
  • Principles & Methods of Youth Ministry
  • Practical Youth Ministry Applications
  • Ministry Studies Internship
  • Senior Seminar – Ministry Studies
  • Developing a Biblical Worldview
  • Women: Biblical Communication
  • Men: Expository Preaching I
Program Goals
  • The student will be able to assess Christian character qualities essential for effective Christian ministry.
  • The student will be able to articulate a biblical, historical and cultural understanding of effective Christian ministry.
  • The student will be able to develop effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills essential for effective Christian ministry.
  • The student will be able to synthesize understanding of biblical ministry, Christian character, and ministry skills.
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Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
On-Campus Courses$419.00 per credit
Online Courses$456.00 per credit
Student Services fee $254 per 8-week session
Double Dorm Room$1,658 per semester
Single Dorm Room$2,004 per semester
320 (Full) Meal Plan*$1,588 per semester
224 Meal Plan$1,430 per semester
112 Meal Plan$1,024 per semester

*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.

Career Paths

A Youth Ministry degree prepares students for a variety of roles in ministry.

Here are a few potential career paths:

  • Youth Pastor
  • Youth Leader
  • Student Development at a College or University
  • Ministry Coordination
  • Para-Church Leadership
  • Fundraising for Faith-Based Organization
  • Christian Education
  • Campus Ministry Coordinator
  • Youth Care Specialist

Meet the Faculty

Mike Dodds
Dr. Mike Dodds, Th.M., D.Min.

Dean of the Seminary, Professor of Ministry Studies

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Joshua Dr Paxton
Dr. Joshua Paxton, M.Div., Ed.D.

Director of the Burnham Center for Global Engagement

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Shaun LePage
Shaun LePage, Th.M.

Department Chair of Ministry Studies, Assistant Professor of Ministry Studies

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