Academics

Division of Biblical Studies

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree with Major in Youth and Worship Ministries

The Youth & Worship Ministries degree incorporates a focus on worship with a call to minister to teenagers. Graduates of the program will be prepared to serve in a variety of settings where these dual gifts may be applied.

1. University Core Curriculum - 56 hours Division requires BBL 4003 instead of BBL 4002.

2. Divisional Core-9 hours
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 2213 Foundations and Practice of Christian Ministry
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
 
3. Worship Ministry Core - 18 hours
MUS 1111 Musicianship I
MUS 1113 Music Theory I
MUS 1503 Worship Ministries I: Orientation
MUS 2513 Worship Ministries II: Materials and Methods
MUS 3563 Audio Technology I
MUS ___2 hours class/applied piano
MUS ___2 hours class/applied voice

One of the following:
MUS 3301 Choral Techniques
MUS 3411 Conducting I

4. Ministry Core - 18 hours
BBL 3223 Communicating the Christian Message
BBL 3363 History of the Christian Church I
BBL 3373 History of the Christian Church II
BBL 36_3 An Old Testament book study
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
CMN 4433 Senior Seminar

5. Youth Ministry Core - 15 Hours
CMN 2313 Christian Education with Adolescents
CMN 3313 Foundations & Practice of Youth Ministry
CMN 3323 Youth Ministry Organization & Planning
CMN 4443 Critical Concerns with Adolescents
PSY 3433 Adolescent Psychology
CMN 4619 Internship in Youth Ministry

6. Electives as necessary to complete minimum semester hours

Minimum total semester hours: 125