Youth & Family Ministry Degree Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY MAJOR – 31 SEMESTER HOURS 
 
Core Courses (13 semester hours) 

• MSMN 138     Understanding Cultures or MSMN 239 Exploring World Religions 
• MSMN 234     Interpreting the Bible 
• MSMN 235     Developing Our Spiritual Life 
• MSMN 236     Introducing Christian Theology 
• MSMN 410     Transitioning to Christian Ministry 

 
Additional Required Courses (9 semester hours)

• MSMN 237     Examining Marriage and Family 
• MSMN 336     Ministering to Youth 
• MSMN 337     Ministering to Individuals and Families 

 
Biblical Studies (3 semester hours from the following)

• MSMN 331 Focusing on the Old Testament 
• MSMN 332 Focusing on the New Testament 

 
Electives (6 semester hours) – from any other MSMN courses 

Completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree plus a world language through the intermediate level.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY – 21 semester hours 
 
Required Courses (15 semester hours) 

• MSMN 236     Introducing Christian Theology 
• MSMN 237     Examining Marriage and Family 
• MSMN 239     Exploring World Religions 
• MSMN 336     Ministering to Youth 
• MSMN 337     Ministering to Individuals and Families 

 
Electives (6 semester hours) 
Electives are to be selected from the courses available in the six majors within the Department of Missions and Ministry. Three of the elective hours must be from 300 or 400 level courses. Courses should be selected with the assistance of one of the professors in the Department of Missions and Ministry.