YOUTH MINISTRY

The purpose of the Youth course is to prepare students for effective ministry to high school or college students and their families within the context of a local church or a parachurch organization. In this course we will prepare you to reach out and to teach young people what it means to have a relationship with God. We focus on practical training and students will be able to serve the youth department in a local church of their choice. Come and study Youth Ministry in a non-denominational environment and learn from a wide variety of church and ministry leaders locally and internationally.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To register for the B. Th. degree program, one of the following is required:

National Senior Certificate as certified by Umalusi, with an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or better.
A tertiary qualification at an accredited institution by the Department of Education.
A tertiary qualification at a foreign institution accredited by a recognized accrediting body or by the institution’s national government.

COURSE OUTLINE

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

GEN1121 Theological Research and Writing

THE1121 Christian Foundations

BIB1121 Essential Bible Study Principles

THE1121 Biblical Worldview

BIB1123 Words and Works of the Lord Jesus Christ

PRA1122 Introduction to Children's and Youth Ministry

CYM1126 Connecting with Children

BIB2122 The Pentateuch

MIN1121 Practical Ministry

PRA1123 Leading with Purpose

SECOND YEAR STUDENTS

BIB2121 Hermeneutics

BIB2123 The Historical Books

BIB2125 Paul's Letters

THE2122 The Doctrine of Man and Sin

MIS2124 Introduction to Missions

MIS2123 The Historical Perspective on Missions

PRA2122 The Pastoral Ministry

PRA2123 Homiletics

PRA2121 Christian Counseling 1

MIN2121 Practical Ministry 2 [Year Module]

THIRD YEAR STUDENTS

THE3123	Apologetics
THE3124	Christian Ethics
THE3125	Church History
BIB33120	Introduction to Biblical Languages
THE3120	Contemporary Issues in Theology
BIB3121	The Wisdom Books
MIN3121	Practical Ministry 3 [Year Module]
PCM3123	Christian Counselling 2
BIB3122	The General Letters
THE3121	The Doctrine of the Kingdom

The mission outreach that you have in each year is a practical subject where you will receive a mark for a outreach locally or in Africa.

The practical for this course will include:

Public speaking
Youth ministry
Relationships
Networking
How to use technology in ministry
Social work
How to budget
How to start a new ministry
Events planning
And more…

LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION

B.Th. NQF level 7

DURATION OF COURSE

3 Years

EQUIPMENT YOU NEED

Specialised laptop or desktop with adapters and Office or Open Office installed.
Arch lever files for notes.
Exam pads.
Pens and pencils.
Journal.
Safety lock for student locker.

COURSE INCLUDES

All academic courses and readers can be downloaded from the student portal without extra cost for downloading the course material and readers.

COURSE EXCLUDES

Additional text books that must be purchased by the student and the printing of course and reading material

POSIBLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

A credentialed position within a Christian Organization
Church Denomination
Youth Ministry Organization
Children Ministry Organization
Mission Organizations
This practical intern depends on the Organization and Denomination criteria for internships in the field the student specializes in.

The student can further their training through

SATS or a registered tertiary institution for the Honors – Masters – Doctoral studies should they wish to pursue a career in Theological training and Research.