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Church and para-church leaders no longer view the Youth Minister
as an entry level position. The Church recognizes the pressure young
people face every day and seeks to find dedicated men and women
who will answer the call to minister to this lost generation.
The Youth Minister works diligently to satisfy the challenges of
this career. If you enjoy working with young people, you will find
satisfaction with eternal rewards as you fulfill the "Great Commission."
An Expanded Classroom
Greenville College's Youth Ministry Major can prepare
you to effectively minister to the needs of contemporary youth.
Throughout history, many revolutionary changes originated with the
ideas of the world's youth. Studies reveal that 80% of Christians
accept Christ before age 18. Realizing the power full force created
by these two facts, Greenville recognized the importance of professional
full-time youth ministry.
Today, youth ministers must effectively handle problems facing
teens such as suicide, low self-esteem, divorce, sexual pressures,
the occult, and decreasing parental guidance. The youth minister
must also know who to work with church officials. The combination
of classroom learning and practical experience during an internship
will give you the preparation you want to serve in a local church,
Youth for Christ, or Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Greenville
College can meet your needs.
Making a Difference
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of teens today?
You Can . . .
- Disciple others to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Understand the struggles and temptations youth face in our
World today.
- Communicate the Word of God to individuals and groups.
- Counsel youth in various crisis and family situations.
- Plan and develop new and creative programming to involve others
in the Great Commission, the work of Jesus Christ.
Curriculum
Youth Ministry curriculum options include:
Major Requirements
PHL 310 - Philosophy of Religion or
PHL 330 - Ethics
PSY 212 - Developmental Psychology
REL 111 - Minsitry Seminar - Must complete 4 times
REL 180 - Dynamics of Youth Ministry
REL 200 - Orientation to Ministry
REL 235 - Ministry of Descipleship and Evangelism
REL 265 - Homiletics
REL 266 - Introduction to Worship
REL 280 - Philosophy of Youth Ministry
REL 343 - Western Christianity I or
REL 344 - Western Christianity II
REL 405 - Youth Ministry Internship
REL 451 - Foundations of Christian Doctrine
REL 452 - Methods in Wesleyan Theology
3 credits of an upper division Biblical Studies course
Come Visit Us
Talk to our students. Meet our faculty and get to
know our Youth Ministry program. Call our toll free number (800)
345-4440 and we will schedule a campus visit to answer your questions
and allow you to experience for yourself the uniqueness of Greenville
College.
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