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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Christian Studies: Youth Ministry
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Program Overview
The Christian Studies: Youth Ministry degree will prepare you to be a qualified youth pastor who is willing to share the gospel with students, counsel parents, and help churches see the potential and power in their younger members. Because the role of a youth pastor is so demanding, it’s crucial that you receive the right training. You’ll graduate with a formidable skill set in teaching, theology, administration, and compassion. Your professors have decades of experience working with youth and will equip you to do the same.
• A clear theology and philosophy for youth ministry • An understanding of students’ developmental stages • Making budgets for the ministry year • Guiding parents in how to disciple their children • Making a cohesive, intentional ministry calendar • Working alongside church staff and pastorsThese skills will make you a sought-after candidate for youth ministry positions in a variety of church, parachurch, and mission settings.
Anderson University’s combination of well-versed faculty, challenging courses and thought leadership will transform you from a student with a calling to a graduate ready for the professional world of ministry. The Youth Ministry concentration prepares students to minister to youth in the local church and other ministry settings.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
122
Program Type: BA
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Bryan Cribb
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
Career Outcomes
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Why AU?
AU gives a unique environment in which to prepare yourself for work in a church, parachurch, or missions organizations anywhere in the world. Your professors have decades of experience working with youth in the United States and abroad. they’re not just professors; they’re practitioners of what the teach. Their expertise in youth ministry drives the academic and practical lessons you’ll learn in your trio of classes in this concentration: Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Administration, and Topics and Issues in Youth Ministry. Building on your calling isn’t limited to the classroom, either. AU offers you the Global Center for Youth Ministry, a vibrant thought leader in youth ministry philosophies and training for youth pastors and workers around the world.
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