Youth and Family Ministry
Youth and family ministry in the 21st century must be rooted in scriptural principles and be able to address the challenges facing youth and families in today’s complex culture. This concentration trains students to assist parents, youth, and family ministry staff to plan and engage in intentional spiritual formation in the home and church.
Concentration Outcomes
- To think theologically and biblically about the nature of youth and families in relationship to the Church and family.
- To comprehend youth and family issues that are impacting the home, Church, and community.
- To identify strategic resources, including theory and research from the social sciences, that will assist in developing healthy intergenerational relationships within the Church.
- To develop a contextualized application model of church family ministry that recognizes various ethnic diversities in family systems.
Requirements
All students must compete the required core courses and choose one of the concentration areas (Church Leadership and Development, Urban Studies, Worship Leadership, or Youth and Family Ministry).
| Required Courses | 16 units | |
|---|---|---|
GMIN 500 Introduction to Youth and Family Ministry | 4 | |
GMIN 587 Advanced Youth and Family Ministry | 4 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
GMIN 501 Foundations of Youth Ministry | 4 | |
GMIN 526 Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | |
GMIN 528 Contemporary Issues in Ministry | 4 | |
Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
