Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry
This certificate is designed to develop a vibrant outreach for serving this vital community in parish life – youth and young adults as part of the present and future Church. Using study of Scripture and theology as a foundation, students will examine social and psychological development and will develop tools for evangelization and program design in ministering to this population.
Requirements (24 credits)
| REL110 | God and the World Before Jesus | 4 |
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| REL113 | The Jewish Life of Jesus | 4 |
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| REL153 | Foundations in Lay Ministry | 4 |
| REL137 | Youth Ministry: Skills & CoYouth Ministry | 4 |
| REL250 | Controversial Issues | 4 |
| REL280 | Pastoral Internship | 4 |
| REL320 | What Do Christians Believe | 4 |
Related Requirement
Students are expected to participate in ongoing spiritual formation, which includes appropriate workshops, liturgies, retreats, and days of reflection for personal faith development. More detailed information is given upon acceptance into the program.