Youth Ministries, MA (Women)
What Will I Study?
The Master of Arts degree in Youth Ministries is designed for those who plan to enter the full-time vocational ministry as a youth pastor in the local church or who intend to serve in a youth oriented ministry such as a camp or Christian school. This program requires 33-34 hours.
Program Outline
First Year
- New Testament Introduction
- Methods of Bible Exposition
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Old Testament Introduction
- Systematic Theology
- New Testament Exposition Elective
- MA Comprehensive Exam - Required
Summer
What Will My Career Options Be?
Men, the Office of Extension Ministries assists qualified BJU alumni and current students nearing graduation with church ministry opportunities. Many churches contact this office in search of prospective candidates for the positions of pastor, assistant pastor, youth pastor, and music director. A personal profile may be obtained from the office, and related issues may be discussed with the Director of Ministerial Training.
Women, the School of Religion extension office will assist you in finding positions for Christian service. Pastors, camp directors, mission board directors, and other recruiters often visit the campus to find personnel for their ministries. Graduates can be found serving the Lord in a wide variety of fields—from teaching to working on the mission field.