Associate of Arts in Youth Ministries
Bible & Ministry Department
Overview
The Associate of Arts in Youth Ministries is a program of study designed to provide the student with knowledge of the basic principles of youth ministry.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will:
- Basic knowledge of biblical content and Christian Theology.
- Essentials of a proper methodology to interpret and apply the English Bible.
- Commitment to growth in Christian character and lifestyle.
- Develop an historical framework and Biblical philosophy for Christian education.
- Acquire a fundamental knowledge and methodology of youth ministry.
- Become acquainted with the uniqueness of adolescent development and how to reach them.
- Develop basic pastoral administration and leadership skills.
Program Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 66 semester credit hours.
- A 2.0 cumulative grade point average and a passing grade in all required courses.
- At least 30 semester credit hours must be earned at Emmaus.
- Complete the general graduation requirements listed in the Academic Life section of the catalog.
- Meet course requirements in the following areas:
Bible/Theology (21 credits)
- Old Testament Survey 1 (BT 102)
- Old Testament Survey 2 (BT 104)
- New Testament Survey (BT 106)
- Survey of Doctrine (BT 151)
- Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (BT 120)
- Biblical Hermeneutics (BT 220)
- Bible/Theology Elective
- Servant Leader Training Seminar (CCS 115)
- Servant Leader Training (CCS 120)
- Chapel (CCS 110)
Educational Ministries (19 credits)
- Marriage and Family Life (EM 109)
- Educational Ministries 1 (EM 106)
- EM Freshman Field Studies (EM 140)
- Technology in Ministry (EM 231)
- EM Sophomore Field Studies (EM 240)
- Introduction to Youth Ministry (EM 260)
- Youth Culture and Challenges (EM 310)
- Small Group Ministry (EM 320)
- Apologetics (PHI 350) or Christian Evidences (PHI 267)
General Studies (26 credits)
- Fundamentals of Speech (COM 112)
- Fundamental Computer Literacy (CS 101)
- English Composition (ENG 101)
- Introduction to Literature (ENG 102)
- Transitions Seminar (FND 101)
- Western Civilization 1 or 2 (HIS 131/132) or American History 1 or 2 (HIS 235/236)
- Christian Life and Worldview (HUM 111)
- Introduction to Human Biology and Lab (SCI 241/242) or Introduction to Earth Science and Lab (SCI 230/231)
- Mathematics Elective
The youth ministry program at Emmaus Bible College is characterized by a genuine love for students, a firm commitment to teaching, and a strong desire to equip students with the necessary tools for ministry. Being a graduate of Emmaus Bible College's youth ministry program, I am equipped to communicate the Word to students in a way that is relevant to them, and to implement programs that are both theologically sound and developmentally appropriate.
Sui Thang
Program Planner
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