Bachelor of Arts Youth Ministry

 

The Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry program is designed to prepare students for vibrant, holistically informed, urban focused youth ministry in local church or para-church ministry organizations.  The courses, taught by seasoned youth ministry veterans with strong academic credentials, are designed to help students develop sturdy theological, missiological and sociological foundations for longevity and effectiveness in passionate Christ-centered ministry alongside adolescents.

 

Dr. Gregg Moder Jr. Youth Ministry Department Chair 510-261-8500 ext. 7708 gmoder8@aol.com

  

For seventeen years, Dr. Moder has been involved in outreach, street-level youth ministry and youth ministry education. He holds a Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry degrees from the Church of God Theological Seminary. He serves on the board for the Association of Youth Ministry Educators and is the Chair for their 2011 conference. He is also working on a book entitled Youth Ministry Beyond the Generational Divide.

 

             Patten University Youth Ministry Department

          Learning Outcomes

 

   Upon the completion of this course of study students will:

 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Biblical, theological,  

               sociological and strategic foundations for effective Youth   

               Ministry.

• Utilize insight and sensitivity to integrate a multi-ethnic Youth  

               Ministry within the cultural setting of the local church.

• Develop strategies for worship, evangelism, discipleship and  

               fellowship in a variety of youth ministry settings.

• Gain communication skills in administration involving  

               recruiting, training, motivational planning and problem  

               solving. 

Christian Ministries Core Requirements

 

 

CMN 101 Dynamics of Christian Ministry	3
CMN 324 Intercultural Ministry	3
CMN 325 Communication Technology	3
CMN 481 Principles & Practices of Leadership	3
PST 461 Theology of Ministry	3
CMN 499 Internship	3
Total Christian Ministries Core Units	18

 

 

Youth Ministries Major Concentration Requirements

 

 

CMN 321 Introduction to Christian Education	3
YMN 301 Foundations of Youth Ministry	3
YMN 305 Developmental Issues in Youth Ministries	3
YMN 406 Communication and Group Dynamics	3
YMN 407 Media Techniques	3
YMN 409 Recreation, Games and Retreats	3
Total Youth Ministry Core Units	18

 

 

Summary of Youth Ministries Major

 

 

General Education Requirements	46
Biblical & Theological Studies Requirements	18
Christian Ministries Core Requirements	18
Youth Ministries Major Concentration Requirements	18
Academic Minor	18
Electives	3
Total Units for B.A.	121