Master of Youth Ministry

MASTER OF
YOUTH MINISTRY (M.Y.M.)

Equipping Youth Leaders for Transformational Ministry

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.

LEARNING MATERIALS

Each course comes with outline and PDF books for easy understanding.

PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Ministry practicum and hands-on projects included in the program.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Develop research and writing skills through academic projects.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Prepare for local and global ministry with a Kingdom focus.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Master of Youth Ministry (M.Y.M.) is a graduate-level academic program designed to prepare Christian leaders for effective ministry among young people in churches, schools, colleges, universities, and community settings. The program provides advanced biblical, theological, and practical training in youth discipleship, leadership development, counseling, mentoring, evangelism, and contemporary ministry strategies. Through a combination of academic study, ministry research, and practical field experience, students develop the knowledge, character, and leadership skills needed to disciple the next generation, address the spiritual and social challenges facing today's youth, and build vibrant, Christ-centered youth ministries that make a lasting impact.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Biblical Youth Leadership

Youth Discipleship Skills

Christian Mentoring

Ministry Leadership

Pastoral Counseling

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1 – Foundations of Youth Ministry (12 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
MYM-501	Theology of Youth Ministry	3
MYM-502	Biblical Foundations for Next Generation Discipleship	3
MYM-503	Developmental Psychology of Adolescents and Young Adults	3
MYM-504	Research Methods in Youth and Practical Theology	3

Semester 2 – Youth Ministry Context and Practice (12 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
MYM-511	Cultural and Sociological Issues in Youth Ministry	3
MYM-512	Family, Church, and Community Dynamics	3
MYM-513	Youth Evangelism and Discipleship Models	3
MYM-514	Ministry Practicum I (Youth Outreach/Local Church Engagement)	3

Semester 3 – Leadership and Specialized Studies (12 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
MYM-521	Leadership and Administration in Youth Ministry	3
MYM-522	Contemporary Challenges in Youth Culture (Media, Technology, Identity)	3
MYM-523	Pastoral Care and Counseling for Youth	3
MYM-524	Elective (Choose One): Urban Youth Ministry / Global Youth Missions / Worship and Creative Arts in Youth Ministry	3

Semester 4 – Research and Advanced Ministry (12 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
MYM-531	Thesis / Major Research Project (25,000–35,000 words)	6
MYM-532	Ministry Practicum II (Capstone Youth Project)	3
MYM-533	Elective (Choose One): Youth Apologetics / Digital Discipleship / Strategic Planning for Youth Ministry	3

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Program Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 48

Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum

Teaching System: Semester System (Distance Learning)

Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year

Medium of Instruction: English

Department: Ecclesiastical Leadership and Applied Ministries

Faculty: Youth Ministry

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicant must hold a Bachelor of Youth Ministry, or an equivalent degree from an approved institution.

PROGRAM FEES

Per Semester

USD $1200

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