Youth Ministry B.S. (on campus)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – ON CAMPUS
Serve in Youth Culture
Students need godly mentors who will invest in their lives and consistently help them become more like Jesus. Through Clarks Summit University’s Youth Ministry degree, you will learn in the classroom and through practical ministry experience in local churches for a well-rounded education. Prepare to help young people tackle life’s tough questions!
Be mentored by caring professors
Find your fit in our community
Get involved and make a difference
PREPARATION FOR LIFE
Career Potential
You will be prepared to lead young people in the truth of God’s Word in various roles, such as:
- Youth Pastor
- Christian School Bible Teacher
- Discipleship Director
- International Youth Ministries Director
- Camping, Sports and Recreation Ministry Leader
“I love that I have the freedom to choose classes that will aid me in my future ministry and even in my current ministry…I really appreciate the fact that the professors are so intentional and make it a point to have a personal relationship with you.”
Cade Woolsey
Youth Ministry Major | Vestal, NY
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
What Will You Learn?
In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life.
Understanding of students and best strategists to reach them
Help students process the challenges of their unique situations in life. You will learn to make relationships the foundation for your leadership so that students can respect and trust you as a mentor.
Ability to counsel from and teach the Word of God
You will learn how to study the Bible effectively and be able to point students to the Word of God as the primary authority for life!
Experience in ministries with junior and senior high school students
You will be led by experienced mentors in your field as you minister to youth. You will serve in a church in a youth pastor or youth ministry setting to gain hands-on experience.
YOUR COURSES
What You Will Study
Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.
All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.
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Program Highlights
- Tailor your youth ministry degree to your interests by selecting courses from a variety of ministry leadership electives.
- You will learn from professors who have first-hand experience ministering within youth culture.
Invest in the next generation!
You will be prepared to be a discipler who helps young people become more like Jesus as they navigate life.
Meet our Faculty
You’ll learn from professors who care deeply about you and your goals.
BEST CHOICE
CSU is Affordable
We believe every student should have the opportunity to choose a biblical higher education—regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why we’re committed to keeping costs for students as low as possible.
UNDERGRADUATE
Average Cost
Before federal and state grants
*Anticipated typical cost for first-time, full-time, residential undergraduate CSU students for 2024-25. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, general fee and CSU scholarships. Your total cost can be even lower if you qualify for more aid, including federal and state grants which do not have to be paid back.
Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.
WHY CSU?
You want to
choose a college:
- Where you can get prepared for your future.
- Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
- Where you truly find your fit.
Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.
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