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Minor in Youth Ministry

Minor in Youth Ministry

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a minor in Youth Ministry will:

  • The student will synthesize Christian theology, developmental theory, and youth culture into a working theology of youth ministry.
  • The student will evaluate youth ministry practices using Christian doctrine.
  • The student will identify the stages of human development and stages of faith as it relates to the practice of youth ministry.
  • The student will create a functional youth ministry plan.

Minor requirements*

  • REL 124 Introduction to Youth Ministry (3 hours)
  • REL 130 Introduction to the Church (3 hours)
  • REL 201 Introduction to the Bible (3 hours)
  • REL 202 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (3 hours)
  • REL 220 Introduction to Christian Theology (3 hours)
  • REL 224 Adolescent Spirituality (3 hours)

Cognate requirement

  • PSYC218 Child Psychology (3 hours) or PSYC252 Developmental Psychology (3 hours)

*2026-2027 Course Catalog

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