BACHELOR OF ARTS | CHURCH MINISTRY: YOUTH PASTORATE
Overview | Youth Pastorate
If God has planted in your heart a special burden for children being brought up in this post-modern culture, earning a degree in Youth Ministries is a wise first step in investing in their lives for the glory of God. This program arms you with a thorough working knowledge of the Scriptures and practical discipleship approaches. A senior-year internship at a local church provides valuable experience on the ground, leading young people toward Christ.
Program Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and describe best practices related to pastoral ministry and church administration.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to explain the Baptist distinctives in the context of Baptist history.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to articulate biblical doctrine in a systematic fashion.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate and apply biblical truth accurately and effectively in preaching and writing.
- Students will demonstrate servant leadership behaviors in ministry settings.
Suggested Course Schedule
Semester 1
Old Testament Survey (3)
Concentration Elective (0-2)
English Composition 1 (3)
The Modern World (3)
Music Elective (2)
Math or Science Elective (3)
Total Credits: 14-16
Semester 2
New Testament Survey (3)
Concentration Elective (2-3)
English Composition 2 (3)
Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2)
Math or Science Elective (3)
American Studies Elective (3)
Total Credits: 16-17
Semester 1
Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism (3)
Greek Grammar 1 (4)
Concentration Elective (2-3)
History of Christianity (3)
Intro to Biblical Counseling (3)
First Aid & Safety (2)
Total Credits: 17-18
Semester 2
Baptist Heritage (3)
Greek Grammar (4)
Theology and Practice of Youth Ministries (2)
Biblical Interpretation (3)
Developmental Psychology (3)
Minor (3)
Total Credits: 18
Semester 1
Theology 1 (3)
Greek Syntax 1 (3)
Homiletics (2)
Literature Elective (3)
Minor (3)
Introduction to Philosophy (2)
Total Credits: 16
Semester 2
Theology 2 (3)
Greek Syntax 2 (3)
Homiletics Practicum (2)
Counseling Problems and Procedures (3)
Secondary & Middle School Teaching Methods (3)
Minor (3)
Total Credits: 17
Semester 1
Theology 4 (2)
Fundamentalism (3)
Dispensationalism (3)
Ethics (2)
Youth Ministry Internship (2)
Minor (3)
Total Credits: 15
Semester 2
Theology 3 (2)
Apologetics (2)
Pastoral Studies Seminar (2)
Bible Elective (3)
Minor (6)
Total Credits: 15
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Related Majors
Pastoral Studies
Bible
Missions
Related Minors
Pastoral Studies
Greek
Church Music
Potential Career Fields
Youth worker
Youth Pastor
Children’s Pastor
Director of youth programs
Director of after-school program
Camp worker
Child evangelist
*Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees,
specialized training, or addtional certification and licenses.
MBU Program Faculty
David Saxon
College of Bible and Church Ministries | Professor
Credentials
PhD Church History, Bob Jones University
MA Church History, Bob Jones University
BS Mathematics, Bob Jones University
Steven K. Love
College of Bible and Church Ministries | Associate Professor
Credentials
DMin, Luther Rice University
MMin, Baptist Bible Seminary
BS Secondary Education, Maranatha Baptist University