8 courses with the subject YTH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
YTH 122Introduction to Youth and Family Ministry3
An overview of the history, context, and major responsibilities of the Christian youth worker. Topics include the responsibilities of the youth worker, the importance of godly character, the priority of being a good student, the history of youth ministry, and analyzing and evaluating culture texts from a biblical perspective. First semester.
A thorough examination of a biblical strategy for ministry. The course is designed to help students understand and develop a biblically based plan for ministry. Second semester.
An examination of the principles and skills necessary to effectively communicate the Bible to youth. Opportunities are provided to develop these skills in a variety of settings. Second semester.
An examination of the family with special consideration given to effective means of ministering to both youth and parents. Included are basic counseling principles and methods that can be used by parents to disciple their teens. Second semester.
YTH 322Computer Technology for Youth and Family Ministry3
A course designed to acquaint the student with principles of design and to help develop the skills necessary for effective use of computer technology. The course includes a survey of design principles and instruction for using computer technology to keep records, create fliers, develop calendars, design basic websites, edit video, and produce effective visual presentations. Second semester.
A study of foundational principles of sports ministry and the strategic implementation of sports ministry in the church, community, and cross-cultural settings. The course is designed to help students to develop a biblical perspective regarding sports ministry and to explore possibilities for implementation in various ministry settings. Either semester.
YTH 421Organization and Administration for Youth and Family Ministry3
An overview of the basic management responsibilities of a leader in youth and family ministry. Such topics as development of lay leadership, assessment techniques, retreat planning, budget planning, promotion, and publications are discussed. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes YTH 221
An examination of principles for building volunteer teams for ministry. The course is designed to equip students to understand the importance of building teams and to critique various strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. First semester.
