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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer youth ministry courses.

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Eastern University

Also known as East Stroudsburg University

200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA

Eastern University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Saint Davids, PA, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an American Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Eastern University is nearly 4,500 yearly.

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

• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT or 1410 to 1750 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of admission. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74% of which only 44% chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,600 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Eastern University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Youth Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Stroudsburg University offers a bachelor's degree program in youth ministry.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).