University of the Nations Degree Tracks
in Child and Youth Ministries

Click here to view a brief presentation on the UofN Degree TracksAre you called to Christian ministry with teenagers, children and families? Do you know that students with the University of the Nations (UofN) can pursue an AA degree or BA degree in child and youth ministry?

These exciting new degree tracks are designed not only to give you a university education, but more specifically to give you practical hands-on experience in working with children and youth of different ages, as well as ministry with whole families.

Training courses accredited with the UofN are offered at YWAM centres around the world and it is now easier than ever before to work towards gaining a degree in child and youth ministry.

The degree programme in child and youth ministry is made up of a number of central building blocks, the basic academic requirements of the UofN, and a few elective schools of your choice.

AA - Associate of Arts Degree in child and youth ministry

To gain an AA degree, you need to complete courses worth 96 credits - the equivalent of 8 UofN schools, internships or outreach programmes:

 DTS + Outreach (IDS 701 + 702)

 24 Credits 

 PCYM + Outreach (EDU 209 + 210)

 24 Credits 

 Two or more Internships in child and youth ministry:

 24-48 Credits 

     Internship Options (EDU 211, 212, 213, or 214)

 Elective YWAM schools and seminars of your choice

 0-24 Credits 

 Total:

 96 Credits 

BA - Bachelor of Arts Degree in child and youth ministry

To gain a BA degree, you need to complete courses worth 144 credits - the equivalent of 12 UofN schools, internships or outreach programmes:

 DTS + Outreach (IDS 701 + 702)

 24 Credits 

 PCYM + Outreach (EDU 209 + 210)

 24 Credits 

 Communication and the Biblical View of Man (Com 301)

12 Credits 

 Humanities and Science, a Christian Perspective(HIS/SAT 301)

 12 Credits 

 School of Biblical Studies Core Course or SBS 1 (Com 301 or CCM 311)

 12 Credits 

 Two or more Internships in child and youth ministry:

 24-48 Credits 

     Internship Options (EDU 211, 212, 213, or 214)

 Elective YWAM schools and seminars of your choice

 0-24 Credits 

 Total:

144 Credits