2020-2021 Catalog

 

Master of Divinity - Specialization in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry

A student who takes the Children, Youth, and Family Ministry specialization will be able to analyze the basic structural and relational issues that inform the spiritual care of children, adolescent, and their families. As a result, they will be able to apply theories that inform the spiritual care of children, adolescents, and families in light of Christian history, scripture, and theology.
This specialization consists of four courses: one required course and three “CYF Studies Electives.” The required course is Family Ministry in the 21st Century (CONG-530).

In addition to the Master of Divinity learning outcomes, students with a specialization in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry should, with graduate-level competency, be able to:

  • Analyze the basic structural and relational issues that inform the spiritual care of children, adolescent and their families.
  • Apply theories that inform the spiritual care of children, adolescents, and families in light of Christian history, scripture, and theology.
     

Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate or master's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body, the Association for Biblical Higher Education, or international theological accrediting associations affiliated with the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education.
  • A minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.5 from the degree granting institution.
  • An official transcript from the degree granting institution.
  • Two recommendations including
    • One from a pastor or denominational supervisor.
    • A general recommendation.
  • A three to four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose. The statement of purpose should reflect one’s sense of God’s direction in relation to Christian ministry or service.
  • A signed Ministry Context for.

Transfer Credit

  • A maximum of 27 hours may be transferred from another accredited master's program, provided it falls within seven years prior to admission.
  • Students who have taken equivalent courses in their undergraduate program to BIBL-500 The Bible as Christian Scripture, THEO-500 Introduction to Christian Theology, and CHST-500 Global Christian History will be allowed/encouraged to substitute an advanced Bible, theology, or church history elective.

Program Requirements

  • Students must have completed all required courses before enrolling in the Capstone Course MIN-695. Registration in the Capstone MIN-695 will be cancelled for any students who fail to satisfactorily complete all required courses.
  • All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years of enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of core requirements.
  • Minimum grade of "C" in each core and elective course.
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
  • Successful completion of the Bible Content exam with a 70% or higher.
  • All requirements for the degree must be completed within ten years.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

M.Div. Program of Study (75 credits)

First Year Experience (15 credits)

WSEM-501Pastor, Church, and World

3

BIBL-500The Bible as Christian Scripture

3

CHST-500Global Christian History

3

-
or

CHST-510History of Christian Missions

3

THEO-500Introduction to Christian Theology

3

MISS-500Cultural Contexts of Ministry

3

-
or

MISS-510Cultural Anthropology

3

MDiv Core (39 credits)

BIBL-620Missional Hermeneutics

3

MISS-620Missional Church

3

CHST-621The Story of Christian Worship

3

WSHP-621Christian Worship

3

THEO-630Soteriology for Christian Formation

3

CONG-630Christian Formation in Communities and Congregations

3

BIBL-631Exegesis Christian Proclamation

3

PROC-631Christian Proclamation

3

THEO-640Pastoral Theology

3

PCRE-640Pastoral Care & Relationships

3

CHST-641Historical Perspectives on Christian Leadership

3

LEAD-641Christian Leadership

3

MIN-695Integration Capstone

3

Spiritual Formation (6 credits)

SPIR-500Spiritual Formation: Change & Transformation

1

SPIR-520Spiritual Formation: Self Awareness & Appraisal

1

SPIR-540Spiritual Formation: Goal Setting & Accountability

1

SPIR-560Spiritual Formation: Mentoring & Spiritual Direction

1

SPIR-570Spiritual Formation: Personal & Corporate Disciplines

1

SPIR-590Spiritual Formation: Recovery & Deliverance

1

Electives (15 credits)

(Students may elect to take one of Wesley Seminary's specializations as part of the MDiv)

Specialization in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry (15 credits)

This specialization consists of four courses: one required course and three courses from Children, Youth, and Family Ministry electives.

Required

CONG-530Family Ministry in the 21st Century

3

Children, Youth, & Family Electives

Choose 3
BIBL-525Bible Storytelling

3

CONG-540Programming and Management in Family Ministry

3

CONG-550Child and Adolescent Development

3

CONG-570Teaching for Transformation

3

LEAD-515Leadership and Personhood

3

LEAD-550Intergenerational Leadership

3

PROC-525Effective Communication With Children And Youth

3

PCNS-520Crisis Counseling for Ministry

3

PCNS-610Marriage and Family Counseling for Ministry

3

Electives

-
Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:75

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