Master of Arts in Youth Ministries
The Master of Arts 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.
Curriculum Highlights
- New Testament Introduction
- Old Testament Introduction
- Philosophy of Youth Ministry
- Counseling
- Youth Evangelism & Discipleship
- Systematic Theology
- Youth Program
For further details see complete major information:
Master of Arts in Youth Ministries Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Youth Evangelism & Discipleship This course teaches a review, reinforcement, and application of principles of youth evangelism. It helps establish guidelines for the development of spiritual maturity in teenagers through the implementation of the scriptural principles for devotion, duty, submission to authority, and assumption of responsibility.
Contemporary Youth Issues This class will present to you a study of crucial issues facing today's teenagers, including such problems as peer pressure, friendship, dating, sexual promiscuity, music, drugs, and drinking.
Systematic Theology In this course you will study the nature, necessity, methods, and materials of theology as well as the application of principles of systematic theology to the scriptural revelation about God, man, sin, Christ, salvation, the Church, and the end times, following a biblical dispensational hermeneutic.
Career Opportunities
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. Pastors, camp directors, mission board directors, and other recruiters often visit the campus to find personnel for their ministries.