Residential Youth Ministries Program
Receive training in Youth Ministries for local church, parachurch, and nonprofit organizations. The Youth Ministries B.S. degree from the Rawlings School of Divinity will help you gain the knowledge, values, and skills you need to minister to youth in a variety of settings. Also, increase your career marketability by adding a specialization from another Liberty University school that targets your vocational goals.
Learn how to demonstrate competence in applying a biblical worldview as you engage adolescents within their own culture. The Youth Ministries B.S. degree will also equip you to demonstrate professional skills in planning, organizing, and developing Christian youth ministries.
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Biblical Studies
Our Biblical Studies Residential Degree Program equips you for a career in ministry through in-depth study of the historical and theological context of individual books of the Bible.
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Camp & Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Through our Camp & Outdoor Adventure Leadership Residential Degree Program, you’ll learn how to disciple students, build teams, and create Gospel-centered programming.
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Christian Leadership
Through our Christian Leadership Residential Degree Program, you’ll develop your abilities to lead and to reach out to the next generation with the Gospel.
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Global Studies
Through our Global Studies Residential Degree Program, you’ll learn how to form youth ministry programs as you gain a deeper understanding of different cultures.
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Pastoral Leadership
Our Pastoral Leadership Residential Degree Program will show you how to engage with adolescents in their own culture while training you for pastoral ministry.
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Sport Outreach
Our Sport Outreach Residential Degree Program trains you how to minister to adolescents through sports programs.
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Technical Studies
Our Technical Studies Residential Degree Program gives you hands-on experience that combines youth ministry training with the practical knowledge of construction and technical mechanics.
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Theology & Apologetics
Our Theology & Apologetics Residential Degree Program equips you to effectively disciple adolescents, build teams, and create Gospel-centered programming.
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Women’s Leadership
Our Women’s Leadership Residential Degree Program will show you how to reach the next generation with the Gospel and help to develop teens so they can impact future generations.
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Worship
Our Worship Residential Degree Program will train you how to lead God’s people in worship and to effectively disciple students, build teams, and create Gospel-centered programming.
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Career Opportunities
- Youth Ministry Director
- Church Administration
- Parachurch Leadership
- Ministry Associate
- Ministry roles in bivocational settings
- Associate Pastor
- Youth Pastor
- Youth Camp Director
- Next Generation Pastor
- Children’s Pastor/Director
- College Ministry Pastor/Director
- Girls Ministry Associate