Youth Ministries

Youth Ministries

School of Religion >> Division of Practical Studies

The Youth Ministries major is designed to prepare students for ministry as a youth pastor and/or for various church ministries that focus on ministering to the spiritual needs of young people. Of the 128 semester hours required for the degree, over half the hours are devoted directly to Christian service studies and skills.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Freshman
  • Old Testament Messages
  • New Testament Messages
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  • Sophomore
  • Biblical Church Leadership
  • Principles of Leadership
  • Hermeneutics
  • Ministry & Media
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  • Junior
  • Biblical Themes I & II
  • The Poetic Books
  • The Prophets
  • The Gospel & Acts
  • The Letters
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  • Senior
  • Philosophy of Youth Ministry
  • The Youth Pastor
  • Contemporary Youth Issues
  • Youth Evangelism & Discipleship
  • Youth Program

For further details see complete major information: Youth Ministries Personal Opportunity Profile PDF

You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.

Key Courses

Youth Ministries Block A set of five classes dealing with philosophy of youth work, youth pastor, contemporary issues, evangelism & discipleship, and youth programs.

Adolescent Psychology Your study in this course will cover the physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and spiritual growth of the child from pre-adolescence to maturity.

Hermeneutics This course will provide you with a study of the principles of Bible interpretation, including the history of interpretation; historical, grammatical, literary, and theological interpretation; issues related to the various kinds of biblical material (narrative, wisdom, prophetic, didactic); and figures of speech, types, etc.

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.