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B.A./B.Th. Youth Ministry

Overview

The Youth Ministry focus combines 28 months of Horizon’s Pastoral Leadership program (includes 4-month internship) with a 1-year 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. 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).

Program Sheets

With solid Christian worldview formation, students will be prepared for a career in community and school-based youth programs, residential treatment centres, recreation programs, home-based care, children’s and youth advocacy, or community development.

Duration: 28 months at Horizon*

+ 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.

Course Schedule

In partnership with

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Youth Care Worker’s Certificate

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

First Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 33

Intro to Theology

Theology – T101
3 credits
| Prerequisites: none

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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 in 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

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Introduction

Second Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 36

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

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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

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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
PAOC credential requirement

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Introduction to Family Ministries

Professional – P272
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
PAOC credential requirement

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Youth Ministry

Professional – P370
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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Writing for Academic Success II

General – G200
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

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Introduction

Internship

Total Credits Required: 12

Internship

6 credits | Prerequisites: P302 & P221

Leadership Theory & Practice DE

Professional – P422 DE
3 credits | Prerequisites: G149
PAOC credential requirement

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Biblical Communication

Bible – B490
3 credits | Prerequisites: P302

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Third Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 32

Holy Spirit & the Church

Theology – T311
3 credits
| Prerequisites: T220 & T221
PAOC credential requirement

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Theology Elective

Theology
3 credits | Prerequisites: T220 & T221

Old Testament Prophets

Bible – B420
3 credits | Prerequisites: B110 & B119

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Epistles Elective

Bible
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 & B119

Denominational History & Thought Elective

General
3 credits | Prerequisites: G110

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Reason & Christian Belief

General – G330
3 credits | Prerequisites: G143

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Integrative Seminar with Portfolio1

Professional – G407
3 credits | Prerequisites: See program sheet

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Training Leaders in Ministry Organizations (Saskatoon)

Professional – P431
3 credits | Prerequisites: G149

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Pastoral Care & Counselling

CP5214
3 credits | Prerequisites: P221

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Indigenous Ministry

Professional – P293
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 3)

Professional – P351
1 credit | Prerequisites: P252

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 3)

Professional – P352
1 credit | Prerequisites: P351

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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 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 a Saskatchewan Polytechnic program.

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

BA Program Sheet
BTh Program Sheet
Course Schedule
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