The Continuing Education Certificate in Youth Ministries

The Continuing Education Certificate in Youth Ministries is a program of study designed to provide the college graduate or career-interruption student the opportunity for intensive study in Bible and theology and youth ministries. Program Director: Mr. Keith Leverentz.

Program Outcomes

The student will:
1. develop knowledge of the content of the Bible.
2. develop an understanding of Christian theology.
3. lay a foundation for a worldview that is distinctly Christian.
4. evidence qualities of spiritual growth.
5. develop knowledge and skills in youth ministry.

Certificate Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 33 credit hours.
2. Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and receive a passing grade in all required courses.
3. Complete the general graduation requirements listed in the Academic Life section of the catalog.
4. Pay all applicable fees for this major as determined by the Business office and published in the annual statement of fees.

Continuing Education Certificate in Youth Ministries requirements

Bible and Theology (18 credits)
     Old Testament Survey 1 (BT 102)
     Old Testament Survey 2 (BT 104)
     New Testament Survey (BT 106)
     Survey of Doctrine (BT 151)
     Introduction to Philosophy: Christian Worldview (PH 106)
     Biblical Discipleship (BT 116)
Christian Education (12 credits)
     Christian Education of Youth (CE 314)
     Principles/Methods of Youth Ministry (CE 315)
     Youth Ministry Electives - 6 credits
          Caring for Troubled Youth (CE 310)
          Administration and Leadership (CE 350)
          Ministry of Women (CE 418)
          Marriage and Family Life (CE/SOC 109)
          Church Leadership and Practice (BT 450)
          Small Group Communication (CE 320)
Intercultural Studies (3 credits)
     Missions and Evangelism 1 (ICS 104)

33 credit hours

Award: Continuing Education Certificate in Youth Ministries