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/practicum 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.