Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Youth Ministry
Change the Future with a Youth Ministries Degree
You care about God, people, and future generations. We care too, and that’s why we created our B.S. in Youth Ministry – Biblical Studies degree. This program is specifically designed to help you get one step closer to ministering while enriching you with biblical truth.
If you pursue a degree with our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, you’ll get all the knowledge and experience you need to excel in teaching young people about God’s Word. Because you’ll be specializing in biblical studies, you’re going to get a more robust degree with unique biblical knowledge. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill that mission by helping you inspire young people to serve God. Our youth ministries degree is designed to give you the resources and experience you need to achieve this goal.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Unlike many other Bible colleges or seminaries, Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Liberty is partnered with churches, parachurches, and nonprofit organizations to make sure you are able to find the right internship for you—the internship that will propel you forward into a life of ministry.
- Get access to a variety of on-campus resources and local, national, and global internship opportunities.
What Will You Learn?
- Biblical foundations of ministry, leadership, and critical issues for youth ministry
- Biblical principles for establishing and growing youth ministries with an effective mission statement, objectives, and strategy
- Communication strategies and methods to reach youth groups
- Special skills for developing programming for large meetings, small group meetings, activities, camping, and mission projects
- Techniques for building bridges to the local community in order to bring them the Gospel message
Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Youth Ministries Graduates
- Associate pastor
- Church administrator
- Children’s pastor/director
- College ministry pastor/director
- Girls ministry associate
- Ministry associate
- Next generation pastor
- Parachurch leader
- Youth camp director
- Youth ministry director
- Youth pastor
Internship Opportunities and Resources Available to Students in the B.S. in Youth Ministries Program
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small Bible college with the experience and amenities of a large university.
- Internship opportunities are available with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and globally.
- The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity’s Freedom Tower houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive meeting space that utilizes teleconferencing capabilities, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab.
- The John W. Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection is valued at over $1 million and contains an 111-foot-long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
