Youth Ministry Courses

The world of Youth Ministry is an area of emphasis defined as an age-specific religious ministry that provides support, ministry, and spiritual guidance to young adults, adolescents, and children. From an academic standpoint, Youth ministry is a defined faith group or religious organization designed to minister and engage with the youth in a community and to youth that attend a specific place of worship. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer youth ministry courses.

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Bluefield College (BRCC)

1 College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA

Bluefield College is a nonprofit private institution located in Bluefield, Virginia and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, around 700 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to Bluefield College are in the range of 16 - 21 for the ACT exam, or 810 - 1003 for the SAT exam. This school accepts roughly 50% of students applying annually. Of those admitted, about 26% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at bluefield.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs approximately $3,200 for the year. Bluefield College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Bluefield College Ramblin' Rams participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.bluefield.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, directors, religious activities and education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).