Campus Program
Bachelor of Science: Youth Ministry
The Bachelor of Science: Youth Ministry at Barclay College is designed to prepare you for effective Christian life, service, and leadership.
Philippians 1:9
May your love abound more and more, with knowledge.ESV
Philippians 1:9
May your love abound more and more, with knowledge.ESV
Current Track
Bachelor of Science
Program Texture
Church leadership, discipleship, and pastoral care
Practice ministry as a disciplined vocation of service, wisdom, and courage.
1Pastoral care
2Discipleship
3Public ministry
Bible and Ministry Requirements*: (must earn a 2.5 GPA; no more than one D grade allowed)
29 hours
Bible Concentration (20 hours)
BI205Bible Study Methods
3NT102New Testament Survey
3OT101Old Testament Survey
3TH300Teachings of Friends
3TH302Doctrine of Holiness
2OT Elective (OT252, 322, 333, or 351)
3NT Elective (NT211, 241, 362, or 356)
3Foundations for Ministry (9 hours)
CM204Personal Evangelism Seminar
1MI208Intercultural Ministry
3SL101Spiritual Formation I
3WA101Introduction to Worship
2General Education Requirements:
33 hours
Communication (9 hours)
EN100College Writing
3EN200Research and Writing
3SP200Fundamentals of Speech
3Humanities (8 hours)
LI200Introduction to Literature
3PH100Critical Thinking
2PH205Introduction to Philosophy
3Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
PY100General Psychology
3Social Science Elective
3Science and Mathematics (7 hours)
Math Elective
3Science Elective + Lab
4Additional Requirements
17 hours
BC199Orientation for Success at BC
16 hours chosen from literature (LI), Juniors Global (JG), or social sciences
6Unrestricted electives (students often fulfill these hours, partially or completely, through 1-hr courses, such as sports or music lessons)
10Professional Ministry Courses: (must earn a 2.5 GPA; no D grades allowed)
42 hours
CM225Ecclesiology
3CM307Ministry Leadership and Administration
3CM402Senior Forum
1ED312Effective Bible Teaching in Children’s Ministry
3PM313Homiletics
3PM412Counseling for Christian Leaders
3PY206Developmental Psychology
3PY242Interpersonal Relations
3SL202Spiritual Formation II
3YM101Introduction to Youth Ministry
3YM104Youth Culture and Trends
3YM212Communication Strategies
2YM301Youth Ministry Programming
3YM302Camp Programming
3YM403Youth Ministry Internship
3Additional Bible/Theology:
10 hours
BI306Hermeneutics
3TH205Basic Beliefs
2TH304Apologetics
23 hours NT, OT, or TH Electives
3Next Step
Visit campus or start your application.
Meet people, ask questions, and see whether Barclay fits. The application is free.