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Youth Ministry

Lipscomb University
Nashville , United States
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Bachelors
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Education Science | Religious Studies
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Education | Humanities
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Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Youth Ministry Program

Program Overview

The Youth Ministry program at Lipscomb University's College of Bible & Ministry offers a bachelor's degree that focuses on creating a healthy youth ministry. This program equips students with the knowledge and training needed to work effectively with youth and families worldwide.


Quick Facts

  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
  • Credit Hours: 60
  • Format: In person, full-time
  • College/School: Bible & Ministry

Program Foundations

The Youth Ministry bachelor's curriculum addresses theology, biblical foundations, and spiritual care, with a strong focus on practical ministry. Courses include The Youth Ministry Program, Family Ministry, and Educating Children and Adolescents in the Church. The training provides key knowledge, such as systems theory and the intricacies of relationships within churches and families.


Capstone Projects

The Youth Ministry bachelor's degree capstone project is a closely supervised ministry experience under a mentor, with special attention given to the application of youth and family ministry best practices.


Courses

Theology and Ministry, Youth Ministry Concentration, B.A.

The program includes a range of courses that prepare students for a career in youth ministry.


Career Paths

  • Youth Minister: Offers mentorship and guidance to support the healthy development and spiritual maturity of the next generation of leaders and disciples of Jesus Christ.
  • Family Minister: Works with families to help parents and their children experience spiritual flourishing through deep, enduring connections with God, the church, and the Bible.
  • Middle or High School Bible Teacher: Works primarily in private schools to instill knowledge of the Bible and manage student learning in an encouraging classroom environment.

Related Programs

  • B.A. in Pastoral Leadership & M.A. in Pastoral Studies
  • Children's Ministry
  • Mission, Ministry and Leadership
    • Undergraduate
    • Graduate
    • Online

Faculty

  • Jp Conway: Assistant Bible Professor of Christian Ministry
  • Walter Surdacki: Professor, teaching various Youth Ministry and practical ministry courses
  • Lauren White: Assistant Professor, teaching various undergraduate and graduate courses in Bible and systematic, historical, and contextual theology

Job Placement

With a top-tier university education, graduates will be in high demand, whether they choose to launch their career or begin graduate school. Most programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.


Expert Faculty and Small Class Sizes

Learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who care about students. Small class sizes allow for personal attention and an approachable community within the program. Faculty connections are experts in their subject matter.


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