YM 101 Principles of Youth Ministry (3)
This course is a study of foundational principles from scripture in establishing and maintaining a ministry to adolescents. Emphasis is placed upon a system of ministry philosophy and general principles for adolescent ministry. This is a distinctive course at KTS and is a prerequisite for all Youth Ministry courses.

YM 102 Youth Culture (3)
Basic determinants critical to adolescent culture will be evaluated and observed. Identification, integration, and application of the contemporary youth culture are emphasized. Focusing on the science of the anthropological and societal nature of the "people grouping" of youth. Special attention will be given to reaching the global adolescent within the context of his or her culture.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 202 Programs in Youth Ministry (3)
This course explores administration and management of student ministry including outreach and teaching strategies for students and their families. It includes recruiting youth workers and training methods. The student will acquire skills to administrate and develop programs. Budget planning and implementation will also be included.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 203 Curriculum Development for Youth (3)
This course is an examination of characteristics of the learner and the teacher, and the development of a biblical curriculum for the entire youth ministry.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 223 Contemporary Communication to Adolescents (3)
A study of platform techniques, sermon construction, teaching strategies, lesson preparation, and general speaking qualifications within the context of biblical guidelines and cultural appropriateness. Special emphasis is given to adolescents and age appropriate communication.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 331 Ministry to Troubled Youth (3)
An examination of typical conflicts that contemporary youth confront in life. Special attention is given to conflict resolution in relationships as well as spiritual giftedness and temperaments.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 351 Programming and Promoting Camps and Retreats (3)
An overview of Christian camping including promotion, planning, programming, staffing, and evaluation. Special attention will be given to implementation.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 347 Discipleship in Youth Ministry (3)
Principles and methods of spiritual maturing in the context of social, physical, and cultural youth development. Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 448 Contemporary Youth Missions (3)
An overview of evangelizing adolescents as a distinct people group in a cross-culture environment. Special attention is given to equipping nationals and to programming missions trips.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 403 Professional Orientation to Youth Ministry (3)
Students will focus on their call to ministry examining personal growth and commitment. Job descriptions, staff development and relationships, goal setting, and time and financial management will be emphasized. Students will learn to write a professional resume.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 451 Youth and Family Ministry (3)
A comprehensive examination of the adolescent in context within the family dynamic. This course will examine contemporary home life in the culture. Special attention will be given to providing strategies and resources to parents.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 489 Youth Ministry Internship (3)
This internship will focus on both the programming and leadership aspects of youth ministry. It will be a supervised practicum at an approved church or camp.
Prerequisite: YM 101

YM 183 Supervised Youth Ministry Experience: Survey (1)
An experiential learning introduction (practicum) at a church or other approved ministry. This course gives the student the opportunity to serve, observe, and participate in an effective youth ministry under the supervision of a youth minister or pastor. (YM 187: Non-certified course)

YM 283 Supervised Youth Ministry Experience: Small Groups & Programming (1)
This experiential learning course (practicum) focuses on the traditional Sunday School and small group shepherding at a church under the supervision of a youth minister or pastor.
Prerequisite: YM 183 or YM 187 (YM 287: Non-certified course)

YM 383 Supervised Youth Ministry Experience: Outreach & Discipleship Ministry (1)
This experiential learning course (practicum) gives special consideration to outreach to youth as well as the on-going discipleship of an individual student. This course is completed under the supervision of a youth minister or pastor.
Prerequisite: YM 283 or YM 287 (YM 387: Non-certified course)

YM 483 Supervised Youth Ministry Experience: Leadership Development (1)
This experiential learning course (practicum) focuses on leadership development of youth within the church as well as those people helping with the youth ministry. This course is completed under the supervision of a youth minister or pastor.
Prerequisite: YM 383 or YM 387 (YM 487: Non-certified course)