Bachelor of Arts in Ministry - Youth

A Four Year Program (120 Credits)
Program Director: Al Mertes

Match your interests and gifts to the major that best suits you through Prairie’s Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Degree program (BAM). This program is designed to build your confidence to minister in any environment; providing you with an in-depth knowledge of the Bible and practical leadership skills for ministry.

The Youth Program is:

• For those who would like to develop youth skills for a vocational church, para-church or community ministry.

• Excellently suited for the second career person.

• For persons who are already in youth ministry who would like formal education. It is possible to receive internship credit for past experiences that qualify.

• For people who would like to work with youth (e.g. teaching, counseling) and would like to have a theological and biblical foundation previous to secular vocational training.

Program Objectives

Prairie’s BAM program will equip you to:

• Effectively study, understand and interpret Scripture.

• Understand the principles for effective ministry in a variety of applications and situations.

• Realize the global mission of the Church and its implications for your life.

• Understand the importance of interpersonal relationships in the context of effective ministry.

• Confidently apply practical skills as required in ministry settings

• Realize and develop your God-given gifts and passions for use in ministry to the glory of God and the benefit of others.

Expanded Opportunities

Your BAM degree will open doors to skilled service as a church worker, church planter, church educational program leader, worship leader, pastor, youth worker, camp leader, or numerous other roles within a church or para-ministry setting. Your degree lays the foundation for graduate studies in ministry, theological studies, missiology or divinity.

Individuals considering Sports Ministry may wish to consider the 2-year Diploma in Sports Management & Leadership bridge to the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry. Click here for more details.

Program Requirements (3 credits each unless otherwise noted)

Bible & Theology Major	51 credits
BT 101 Reading the Bible in the 21^st Century
NT 111 The Gospels
NT 119 Luke & Acts
NT 220 Pauline Epistles 1
OT 111 Genesis Through Deuteronomy
OT 223 OT Historical Books
ST 100-01 The Christian Life
ST 200-01 Discipleship
ST 300-01 Worship & Prayer
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology
TH 210 The God of the Gospel
TH 211 Creation to New Creation
NT/OT electives 200 level or above (6 cr)
NT/OT/TH Electives 200 level or above (9 cr)

Arts & Sciences Core	36 credits
AS 400 Integrative Seminar
HF 111 Thinking & Writing
SS 170 Christianity in the 21^st Century Globe
SS 210 Introduction to Psychology
HF/SS electives (9 cr)
HF/SS electives 200 level or above (6 cr)
HF/SS elective - service course for Major (6 cr)
HF/SS elective 300 level (3 cr)

Major	33 credits
YO 224 Creative Teaching Methods
SS 261 Leadership Foundations
CM 250 Introduction to Counseling
IS 157 Intercultural Competence OR
OL 232 Group Facilitation
YO 151 Introduction to Youth Ministry
YO 313 Youth Issues & Culture
YO 314 Youth Communication
YO 346 Exploring Styles & Philosophies in Youth Ministry
YO 460 Topics in Youth Ministry
CM 468 YM Internship (12 cr)
Exemptions for each student based on specific life experience and learning will reduce the total number of credits to 90