The major in Youth/Educational Ministries is designed to provide students with a broad preparation for the varieties of ways the gospel of Christ is presented in today’s society. The particular focus of this major is to prepare students for innovative ministries with a specific focus on adolescents and young adults and also to oversee all educational ministries of a local church. It endeavors to combine faith, theory, and practical experience by providing local internship opportunities that can begin in the sophomore year and continue for up to three years. This major allows students to enter a church or ministry position immediately upon graduation.