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Youth Ministry

If you enjoy working with young people and wish to pursue a career as a religious leader, a degree in youth ministry might be for you. Not only will you get to utilize your public speaking skills, you will also get to study the Bible in-depth while spreading the word of God to today's youth.The youth ministry major focuses on preparing students to become ordained youth ministers or priests of the Christian faith. Curriculum for this major generally includes topics such as church history, Christian ethics, church organization and management, evangelism, and homiletics (preaching). Degrees are usually offered at the graduate level.Many courses are held in typical classroom settings, though some may require observations, interviews, or engagement in research. Some courses will likely entail visiting local worship centers of various faiths. Fieldwork, including service learning opportunities, is often available with most programs.Career opportunities are available in a number of areas for students graduating with a youth ministry degree. Employment is possible as an elementary, middle school, or high school teacher, a nun, a monk, a minster, a therapist, or a rabbi.

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Great Lakes Christian College
Lansing, MI
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Originally founded in a log cabin schoolhouse, Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution in central Michigan. Among the college’s 12 degree-granting programs, GLCC offers several Christian College Majors such as Advanced Biblical...

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GLCC is really is a wonderful place to live and learn. The atmosphere is loving and encouraging and the professors are more than just authority figures. Everyone there really does want to help you grow and learn, in the field that you choose and in...

” – Michelle from St. Johns, MI
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Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO
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Established in 1950, Denver Seminary is a Christ-centered, graduate-level educational institution with campuses located in Denver, Washington DC, and West Texas. The college offers over 30 programs awarding Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, and...

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY
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As the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Christian academy dedicated to training students for ministry. All undergraduate students attend Southern Seminary’s Boyce...

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The Southern Seminary is truly serious about the Gospel. The stress the importance of academics. They also stress the importance of building community within the dorms.

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Central Christian College of the Bible
Moberly, MO
Central Christian College of the Bible

Central Christian College of the Bible is a 4-year institution based in Moberly, Missouri, whose mission is to develop servant-leaders for the church. Central offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in Bible and Ministry, as well as certificates in...

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Central Christian College of the Bible gives their students more than a fair share of opportunities to use what they are learning in the classroom in a real-world setting. It is a small campus where the student body feels like a family. Overall, I...

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Kansas Christian College
Overland Park, KS
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Established in 1938, Kansas Christian College is a private, Christ-centered institution located on a six-building campus in Overland Park. KCC offers traditional associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in six fields of study and four online degree...

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Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester, OH
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Known as “The School of the Spirit,” Valor Christian College is a private evangelical school outside of Columbus, Ohio. Valor offers 11 Christian-centric associate degrees and four 1-year certificates focusing on evangelism and ministry. The Valor...

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Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Austin, TX
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Established under the synod of Texas in the Presbyterian Church, the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate institution dedicated to training students for the ministry. Austin Seminary is home to four master’s degree...

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Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Columbus, OH
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Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University is a Christian graduate school in Columbus. Trinity features master’s degree programs in Divinity, Sacred Theology, Family Ministry, and Theological...

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W L Bonner College
Columbia, SC
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Established in 1995, W. L. Bonner College is a private, 4-year institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. WLBC offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in Religious Studies, as well as a certificate in Christian Ministries, featuring six areas...

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Mid-South Christian College
Memphis, TN
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Mid-South Christian College is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Memphis, Tenessee. Mid-South offers a Bachelor in Christian Leadership, which utilizes team-based experiential learning, and two Bachelor programs in Christian Ministry...

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Union Bible College
Westfield, IN
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