Youth Ministry
This 15-to-24-credit certificate is offered in collaboration with the Center for Youth Ministry Studies, drawing on their expertise in this ministry area. It provides both theoretical and practical training for individuals who feel called to serve primarily youth in both church and parachurch ministries. This certificate is one of the popular areas of concentration for individuals earning a master of arts in Christian formation degree (MACF).
Required course (3 hours)
- CEDF 6300 Foundations of Youth Ministry
One of the following (3 hours)
- CEDF 5111 Teaching and Learning for Christian Formation
- CEDF 5113 History and Theology of Christian Formation
- CEDF 6205 Models of Christian Formation
One or Two of the Following (3-6 hours)
- CEDF 6228 Management Issues in Youth Ministry
- CEDF 6303 Youth Issues and Assessment
One or Two of the Following (3-6 hours)
- CEDF 6218 Teaching Confirmation (1 hour)
- CEDF 6310 Special Topics in Youth Ministry (1 hour)
- CEDF 6213 Ministry with Families
- CEDF 6273 Camping and Retreat Ministry