Religion: Youth Ministry and Christian Education Major

Requirements for Religion: Youth Ministry and Christian Education Major

In addition to fulfilling the basic requirements of the Religion Major, students must complete

two courses in the Ministry Core

RELIG 180 - Ministry in Congregations
RELIG 480 - Field Experience in Ministry

and the Youth Ministry and Christian Education Concentration

RELIG 381 - Introduction Faith and Moral Development
RELIG 382 - Foundations of Youth Ministry and Christian Education

Total of 39 hours

Cognate Studies-Youth Ministry and Christian Education

Cognate Studies—Those seeking a Youth Ministry and Christian Education Track must complete complementary studies outside the department. Two psychology courses are required,

PSYCH 110 - Principles of Psychology and either
PSYCH 210 or
PSYCH 310 - Developmental Psychology

At least two additional courses must be taken from the following list:

CLS 227 - Diversity Among People in the U.S.A. or
SWK 227 - Diversity Among People in The U.S.A.
COMM 151 - Interpersonal Communication
COMM 251 - Communication and Culture or
CLS 251 - Communication and Culture
COMM 352 - Group Discussion
PSYCH 201 - Educational Psychology
PSYCH 210
PSYCH 310 - Developmental Psychology
PSYCH 373 - Counseling Psychology
PR 161 - Introduction to Public Relations
PR 262 - PR Writing or
SOC 110 - Principles of Sociology

This results in a minimum of 12-15 hours of cognate studies.

Additional cognate studies beyond the minimum are highly recommended.