bachelor of arts in youth and family ministry

The major in Youth and Family Ministry is designed to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge and relational skills to effectively meet the needs of today’s church families.

Course Semester Hours
Core Curriculum (contains 12 hours of Bible) 57
Bible Requirements for B.A. in Youth and Family Ministry 75
Common Bible Requirements (all Bible majors) 9
BI 2309 Orientation to Biblical Studies 3
BI 3319 Biblical Interpretation 3
BI 3345 Introduction to World Missions 3
Youth and Family Ministry Major Requirements 21
FY 2301 Introduction to Youth Ministry 3
BI 2320 Introduction to Counseling Theories 3
FY 2330 Parent-Child Relationships 3
FY 3310 Childhood and Adolescence 3
FY 3312 Marital and Family Theory 3
FY 3330 Youth and Family Ministry in the Local Church 3
FY 4390 Field Work 3
Textual Requirements 21
Doctrinal Requirements 6
Historical Requirements 9
Upper Level Bible Elective 3
Biblical Language Requirements (BI 1301 & 1302) or (BI 3301 & 3302) 6
Total Hours Required for Graduation 132

Upper Level Courses At least 48 of the 75 hours required in Bible must be taken from upper level courses. Eighteen of the Textual hours must also be taken from upper level courses.