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B.A./B.Th. Youth Ministry

Overview

In partnership with The YWC Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Horizon offers two paths to complete this degree, giving students flexibility in their training to become holistically equipped for youth ministry.

The YWC Coalition option combines 16 months of studies at Horizon with the 2-year YWC Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership Program.

The second option is to study with Sask Polytech. This combines 24 months of Horizon’s Pastoral Leadership program (includes 4-month internship) with a 1-year Child & Youth Care Worker’s Certificate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Students graduate with both a B.A. from Horizon and a Certificate from Sask Polytech, opening the doors to either professional ministry or service in the public sector.

Duration: 16 or 24 months at Horizon*

+ Youth Coalition Program Completion OR Child & Youth Care Workers Certificate

*Month duration is estimated on average full-time completion rates of 10 courses per 8-month period. Actual completion rates vary based on individual student course loads.

Those wishing to graduate with the B.Th. designation must additionally complete two courses in biblical languages (Hebrew 1 and 2 or Greek 1 and 2).

Please note: Plus+ programs are not available to international students. Applicants must have citizenship or permanent residency.

First Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 34

Intro to Theology

Theology – T101
3 credits
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Intro to the Old Testament

Bible – B110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to the New Testament

Bible – B115
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Bible Study Methods

Bible – B119
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
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Luke – Acts

Bible – B266
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 or B119

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Personal & Christian Life Management

General – G144
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Worldviews & Contemporary Culture

General – G143
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Foundations of Leadership

General – G149
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Spiritual Formation

Professional – P146
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Christian Mission

Professional – P160
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 1)

Professional – P151
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 1)

Professional – P152
1 credit | Prerequisites: P151

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Writing for Academic Success I

General – G100
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

Writing for Academic Success II

General – G200
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

Second Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 35

Theology I

Theology – T220
3 credits | Prerequisites: T101

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Theology II

Theology – T221
3 credits | Prerequisites: T220

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Pentateuch

Bible – B220
3 credits| Prerequisites: B110 or B119

Poetry, Wisdom, Apocalyptic Literature Elective

Bible
3 credits

History of the Christian Era

General – G110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ethics and Morality

General – G230
3 credits | Prerequisites: G143

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Communication Skills

General – G209
3 credits | Prerequisites: B119

Denominational History & Thought Elective1

General
3 credits | Prerequisites: G110

Intro to Pastoral Life & Leadership (Saskatoon)

Professional – P221
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
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Preaching & Public Speaking

Professional – P302
3 credits | Prerequisites: G209 & B119
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Introduction to Family Ministries

Professional – P272
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
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Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 2)

Professional – P251
1 credit | Prerequisites: P152

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 2)

Professional – P252
1 credit | Prerequisites: P251

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Third Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 30

Holy Spirit & The Church

Theology – T311
3 credits
| Prerequisites: T220 & T221
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Old Testament Prophets

Bible – B420
3 credits | Prerequisites: B110 & B119

Epistles Elective

Bible
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 & B119

Biblical Communication

Bible – B490/P490
3 credits | Prerequisites: P302

Integrative Seminar with Portfolio1

Professional – G407
3 credits | Prerequisites: See program sheet

Indigenous Ministry

Professional – P293
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Internship

9 credits | Prerequisites: P302 & P221

Leadership Theory & Practice

Professional – P422 DE
3 credits | Prerequisites: G149
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The courses in this program can be scheduled in different ways. Above is an example of what this program could look like.

Additional Considerations

This Horizon Plus+ degree program is available in partnership with The YWC Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership or Saskatchewan Polytechnic, or you may use similar studies from another educational institution to fulfill Horizon’s degree requirements. Ask us how.

Acceptance into Horizon’s Plus+ degree program does not guarantee acceptance into The YWC Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership or a Saskatchewan Polytechnic program.

Horizon Plus+ requirements must be met within 5 years of the completion of the Horizon portion of studies.