2013-2014 Academic Catalog
Programs of Study 121
Master of Arts in Youth Ministry M.A.: Professional Degrees
Oversight/location of the program within the Seminary: School of Practical Theology The purpose of the Master of Youth Ministries is to prepare students for a vocation of educational leadership with lifespan catechesis, discipleship, spiritual formation, and nurture in the local church, para-church, institutions, crosscultural ministry, and higher education.
Program Goals Master of Arts in Youth Ministry graduates will have a developing ability to: 1. Commit to cultivate holy love of God and neighbor demonstrated by a knowledge of and practice in the Christian disciplines including works of service, with particular attention to a Wesleyan understanding of the means of grace. 2. Articulate a practical theology of youth ministry grounded in the biblical narrative and orthodox theology, as well as informed by human sciences, insights from church history, and life experience. 3. Analyze cultural settings in order to contextualize the Christian faith for the purpose of communicating the Gospel. 4. Demonstrate enhanced understanding of and commitment to personal and social holiness through practices of moral, personal, and spiritual formation, in a context of accountability to a community of faith, and dependence on the Spirit of Christ. 5. Demonstrate competency in ministry practices of leading, teaching, and equipping congregations and organizations in the making of lifelong disciples.
Program Level Outcomes Graduates of the Master of Arts in Youth Ministry degree will be able to: 1. Articulate a practical theology of education ministry grounded in the biblical narrative and orthodox theology, as well as informed by human sciences, insights from church history, and life experience. 2. Analyze cultural settings in order to contextualize the Christian faith for the purpose of communicating the Gospel. 3. Demonstrate competency in ministry practices of leading, teaching, and equipping congregations and organizations in the making of lifelong disciples.
Admission Requirements and Procedures Application for admission must be made on the Admissions Office form at asburyseminary.edu. 1. Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or holding membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada. Applicants whose baccalaureate degree is from a college not accredited by the recognized national or regional accrediting agency must have one complete year of work at an accredited institution before being considered for admission to Asbury Seminary. 2. Official transcripts of all postsecondary schools where more than one semester of coursework was completed sent directly by each institution to the Asbury Seminary Admissions Office. 3. A nonrefundable $50 (US) application fee that includes processing of the application and a personal background check. 4. Four references completed on the Admissions Office form at asburyseminary.edu, including a pastoral reference (required) and a professor or academic administration reference (recommended). Laity or personal acquaintances are accepted. 5. Personal history essay, addressing questions as posted at asburyseminary.edu.