Associate of Applied Science in Youth Ministry
The Youth Ministry Degree is designed to equip students to effectively minister to young people who are 12 to 25 years of age. The students will learn to carry out their leadership role with a youth group by demonstrating effective pastoral talents.
Experience will be gained through hands-on involvement with the vibrant Next Harvest youth ministry.
Students will be equipped in the following areas:
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Planning and implementing creative and appropriate events for youth;
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Understanding the developmental needs of each age bracket within the group;
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Developing a Christ-centered ministry to youth and their families;
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Assisting youth with their emotional, social, family and other personal needs;
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Training youth leaders;
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Applying God’s Word to current issues in the world and in the lives of the youth;
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Understanding personal and ministerial accountability;
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Effective preaching and teaching to young people;
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Evangelization and mentoring new Christians;
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People skills and interpersonal relationships;
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Communications and relationships with parents;
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An effective presence on the high school campus;
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The ability to minister to youth from all socioeconomic, cultural or ethnic groups;
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Serving as a model of consistent Christian character and lifestyle;
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Recruiting, selecting, training, and motivating adult youth leaders;
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Designing effective youth activities;
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Conducting well-planned, meaningful retreats and camps;
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Proclaim God’s Word accurately and effectively.
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH MINISTRY
Upon satisfactory completion of the Associate of Applied Science program in Youth Ministries, the graduate should be able to:
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Devise and articulate a sound biblical philosophy of youth ministry that will address the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual concerns of the adolescent life;
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Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of and cultural influences upon today’s youth;
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Develop a Spirit-filled ministry to youth in a church or para-church organization in diverse socio-cultural settings;
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Acquire methods and materials necessary for effective ministry to youth;
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Mentor young believers in their own devotion to Christ and in becoming effective in their witness and ministry.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
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A. A. S. in Youth Ministries |
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Total Required Courses = 66 Credit Hours |
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Total Required Courses = 67 or 68 Credit Hours
General Education – 24 or 25 credit hours
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CM 201 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
2 hours |
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EN 101 |
English Composition I |
3 hours |
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EN 102 |
English Composition II |
3 hours |
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HI 101/103 |
Church History I or II |
3 hours |
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PS 100 |
General Psychology |
3 hours |
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SO 202 |
Marriage and Family |
3 hours |
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TBD |
College Math & Algebra or Science |
3/4 hour |
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TBD |
Literature Elective |
3 hours |
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SS 400 |
Capstone Course |
1 hour |
Biblical Studies – 11 credit hrs.
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BI 101 |
Old Testament History |
3 hours |
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BI 102 |
New Testament History |
3 hours |
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BI 201 |
Life of Christ |
2 hours |
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BI 202 |
Acts |
3 hours |
Theology and Applied Ministries – 31 or 32 credit hours
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CE 202 |
Introduction to Christian/Youth Education |
3 hours |
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MUS 134 |
Introduction to Music |
2 hours |
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PM 104 |
Spiritual Formation |
3 hours |
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PM 209 |
Introduction to Preaching |
3 hours |
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PM 210 |
Preaching Lab |
1 hour |
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PM 222 |
Pastoral Theology |
2 hours |
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PM 250 |
Pastoral Care |
2 hours |
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PM 133 |
Youth Discipleship and Evangelism |
3 hours |
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PM 203 |
Youth Pastors: Programs and Ministry |
3 hours |
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PM 223 |
Strategies for Youth Ministry |
3 hours |
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TH 101 |
Theology I |
2 hours |
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TH 102 |
Theology II |
2 hours |
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Electives |
3-4 hour |