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 Idaho colleges that offer youth ministry courses.

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Northwest Nazarene University

1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northwest Nazarene University is a nonprofit private institution located in Nampa, ID and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Northwest Nazarene University annually.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $26,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Some students at Northwest Nazarene University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Northwest Nazarene University Crusaders participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.nnu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Youth Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest Nazarene 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).