The Bachelor of Ministerial Arts with a Major in Youth Ministry is a comprehensive four-year program designed to prepare men and women for effective service in youth-focused ministry within the local New Testament church. This degree combines a strong foundation in Biblical doctrine, pastoral ministry, and theological education with targeted coursework that addresses the practical and spiritual needs of youth in today's culture.

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Program Objectives:
Graduates of this program will be equipped to:

• Understand and teach the foundational truths of God’s Word with doctrinal clarity.

• Lead and disciple young people with conviction, compassion, and Biblical authority.

• Develop and administer youth programs that strengthen the home, the church, and the spiritual walk of each young person.

• Navigate the challenges facing youth with Biblical wisdom and sound counseling principles.

• Serve faithfully in a church-based youth ministry, Christian school, or missions field.

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General Education Requirements (22 credit hours)
EDU 100 College Success
MAT 101 Practical Math
ENG 101 English Composition 1‡
ENG 102 English Composition 2‡
HIS 104 US History
HIS 201 History of Civilization 1
HIS 202 History of Civilization 2*
SPC 101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Biblical Foundation Requirements (30 credit hours)
BBL 101 Basic Bible Doctrines
SCI 102 Creation Science 
MIS 102 The Biblical Basis of Mission
HIS 102 Baptist History
BBL 103 Manners and Customs 
BBL 105 Bible Analysis‡
BBL 106 Personal Evangelism
BBL 205 Old Testament Survey‡
BBL 206 New Testament Survey‡
HIS 301 Church History‡

Ministerial Arts Core Requirements (18 credit hours)
PRT 202 Leadership Principles
PRT 301 Ministerial Practicalities
PRT 305 Ministry Finance
PRT 401 Church Administration
PSY 401 Christian Counseling Techniques
PRT 410 Sunday School Administration

Youth Ministry Core Requirements (30 credit hours)
PRT 102 Introduction to Homiletics‡
PRT 201 Introduction to Youth Ministry
PRT 207 Youth Evangelism
PRT 208 Youth Leadership
PSY 302 Adolescent Psychology
PSY 303 Child Psychology
PRT 304 Youth Ministry Counseling
EDU 402 Principles of Child Development
PRT 402 Youth Ministry Internship (in lieu of Capstone) 
PSY 402 Christian Marriage and Family Counseling
Bible Requirements: 9 Credit Hours | Electives: 12 Credit Hours

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*Course has a prerequisite

‡Course fulfills writing requirement rule