Youth and Family Ministries Major (B.S.)

I. Christian Studies - 30 Credits

• BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
• BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
• BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits

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• CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits

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• CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits

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• CHM 210 - Missions in Perspective 3 Credits

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• CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits

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• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
• THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

II. General Education - 38 Credits

• COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
• ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
• ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
• Humanities Elective 3 Credits ¹
• FAR - Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits ⁴

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• HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits

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• HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits

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• HIS - History Elective 3 Credits *
• Social Science Elective 3 Credits ² *
• Social Science Elective 3 Credits ²
• SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
• MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
• PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits
• Global Awareness Elective 3 Credits ³

III. Youth and Family Major - 47 Credits

• CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
• CHM 335 - Internship Orientation 1 Credits
• CHM 336 - Internship Practicum 0 Credits
• CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry 3 Credits
• CHM 451 - Senior Seminar 1 Credits
• DSC 236 - Youth and Family Ministry 3 Credits
• DSC 353 - Faith Development of Youth 3 Credits
• DSC 333X - Family Ministry 3 Credits *
• DSC 351 - Teaching and Learning Theory 3 Credits
• DSC 357 - Curriculum Design for Discipleship 3 Credits
• DSC - Elective 3 Credits
• DSC - Elective 3 Credits
• DSC 437 - Discipleship Ministries/Youth/Children and Family Internship 12 Credits
• PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits
• THE 349 - Alliance Ministries 3 Credits

IV. Electives (consult with academic advisor) - 10 Credits *

A semester of study abroad is available with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level. If you choose to take lower-level Christian Studies core classes (CHM 201 or CHM 210), then you must take enough upper-level general electives to meet this requirement.

Recommended BIB/THE electives:

• BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
• THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits

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• THE 333X - Christian Ethics 3 Credits

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• THE 334X - Apologetics 3 Credits

Recommended Social Science electives:

• PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits

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• PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits

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• PSY 450X - Counseling for Church Leaders 3 Credits

Recommended Global Awareness elective:

• ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World 3 Credits

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, GPA of 2.5 for courses in major, and completion of half of the Christian Service requirements are required for departmental admission in the Youth and Family major.

Junior Year

Senior Year

Footnote:

¹ Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.

² Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

³ Click here  for a list of Global Awareness courses.