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.
Specializations
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-530 | Family Ministry in the 21st Century | 3 |
Children, Youth, & Family
Choose 3 courses
| BIBL-525 | Bible Storytelling | 3 |
| CONG-540 | Programming and Management in Family Ministry | 3 |
| CONG-550 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| CONG-570 | Teaching for Transformation | 3 |
| LEAD-515 | Leadership and Personhood | 3 |
| LEAD-550 | Intergenerational Leadership | 3 |
| PROC-525 | Effective Communication With Children And Youth | 3 |
| PCNS-520 | Crisis Counseling for Ministry | 3 |
| PCNS-610 | Marriage and Family Counseling for Ministry | 3 |
Electives
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 75 |
