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Briercrest College and Seminary

Programme Detail: Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description Youth today are not satisfied with simple answers. They want more than clichés from people who do not recognize the complexity of their world. The B.A. in Youth Ministry will train students to be specialists—equipped to help meet the needs of young people and their families. The program has a solid foundation in Bible and theology, a strong emphasis in arts and science, and a primary focus on courses that directly prepare students to help teens deal with the complicated issues they are facing. Throughout the program, students have opportunities to minister to youth in our local churches and high school, Youth Quake retreat, a nearby youth drop-in centre, field education training, an internship, and other possibilities. This program is designed to provide students with the character development, spiritual growth, biblical and theological grounding, and the skills needed for full-time or lay service in youth ministry. In addition, students in this major have the opportunity to complete a four year Bachelor of Arts with one further year of study to receive a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ministry (Youth and Family Ministry major) at Briercrest Seminary
Keywords Youth today are not satisfied with simple answers. They want more than clichés from people who do not recognize the complexity of their world. The B.A. in Youth Ministry will train students to be specialists—equipped to help meet the needs of young people and their families. The program has a solid foundation in Bible and theology, a strong emphasis in arts and science, and a primary focus on courses that directly prepare students to help teens deal with the complicated issues they are facing. Throughout the program, students have opportunities to minister to youth in our local churches and high school, Youth Quake retreat, a nearby youth drop-in centre, field education training, an internship, and other possibilities. This program is designed to provide students with the character development, spiritual growth, biblical and theological grounding, and the skills needed for full-time or lay service in youth ministry. In addition, students in this major have the opportunity to complete a four year Bachelor of Arts with one further year of study to receive a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ministry (Youth and Family Ministry major) at Briercrest Seminary
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Canada / Saskatchewan
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Tentmaking and Self-Financing Skills; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Education
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $30,000
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 4 years
Average hours of study per week 40
Methods of instruction Classroom
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 80
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 15
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 5
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 150
Prerequisite Programmes High School Diploma
Other Prerequisites English Language
Qualifications gained Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies ABHE