AYFM - Youth and Family Ministry

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Youth and Family Ministry Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts

Program Title

Youth and Family Ministry

College/School

Luther College of Arts and Sciences

Program Type

Undergraduate Major

Degree Designation

Bachelor of Arts

Program Level

Undergraduate

Program Overview

Ministry to youth and families is an important facet of ministry across denominations. The Youth and Family Ministry program at Midland University has been established to serve the church in meeting the ongoing demand for people trained in the skills and abilities required to minister effectively in this context.

The Youth and Family Ministry program is an interdisciplinary program - with focused attention to religion, sociology, psychology, and communication - that emphasizes three sets of core skills and knowledge necessary for work in ministry:
1. Understanding of and appreciation for who human beings are and how they learn and understand the world;
2. An understanding of and appreciation for how human beings relate to one another in groups and organizations;
3. An understanding of and appreciation for the Christian tradition.
In addition to inculcating skills and knowledge, our program firmly grounds students with real-world experience in a variety of ministry settings.