Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministry

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Randy McKain

PURPOSE: To prepare the student for effective service in youth ministry. The student will be prepared to work effectively with youth
and assume a leadership role in a church or para-church organization. This degree may also be applicable for employment in group
homes or in youth treatment centers.

OBJECTIVES: The student will demonstrate fulfillment of the five Oak Hills Christian College objectives.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE: Students will gain a knowledge of the Bible and the ability to interpret it adequately for the application of its truth to themselves and their culture.
2. UNDERSTANDING OUR WORLD: Students will gain a knowledge of human thought, history, and culture adequate to understand and critique worldviews, to communicate effectively with others, and to interact meaningfully within their own culture.
3. MINISTERING TO OTHERS: Students will develop a servant theology of life and ministry skills appropriate for serving God in the home, the community, the church, and the world.
4. INTEGRATING FAITH AND LEARNING: Students will integrate their understanding of Christianity and the world to develop a biblical worldview as the foundation for a lifetime of continued learning and growth in all areas of life.
5. GROWING IN FAITH AND WORSHIP: Students will grow in their trust in, love for, and worship of God, seeking to live a life pleasing to Him

In addition,  the student will:

1. Formulate a biblically based philosophy of youth ministry.
2. Demonstrate the ability to relate to youth in a theologically informed and culturally relevant manner.
3. Demonstrate the skills necessary for serving in a vocational youth ministry position.

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministry - Course Sequence

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