MA in Youth & Young Adult Ministry and Comm & International Development

The Dual Degree Program in Community and International Development (CIDP) and Youth and Young Adult Ministry (MAYYAM) will follow the model of the CIDP/SOWK dual degree and MAYYAM/SOWK dual degrees, where students are able to complete two degrees in 3 years, with a tuition reduction of 33% for the CIDP credits. For seminary credits, the student may apply for the MAYYAM tuition discount.

To facilitate this objective, the two programs will reduce the total number of required credits and will share a practicum and a limited number of elective courses. Specifically, CIDP will reduce the required number of credits from 39 to 30, removing the concentration requirement. CIDP’s 1-credit Practicum requirement will be fulfilled through MAYYAM’s required practicum. Additionally, up to 2 CIDP elective credits can be taken in MAYYAM.

The MAYYAM program is a 48-credit degree but it will share 6 elective credits with the CIDP program thereby reducing MAYYAM credits to 42.

Rationale

To allow students interested in pursuing both degrees to complete their studies in less time and for less money. We have had many prospective students express interest in pursuing degrees in both ministry and development. The dual degree will strengthen the capabilities of students in both programs, preparing them for work with non-profit organizations, churches and missions.

Courses Required for the Degree


MA YYAM	Religion Core: 18cr. DSRE541 Fnds. Biblical Spirituality CHIS574 Dev of SDA Theology CHMN523 Worship: Word & Music Two Courses in Biblical Studies Two courses in Theology One course in Christian Ministry One Course in World Mission Youth Ministry Core: 12cr. DSRE534 Ministry to Youth & Young Adults DSRE564 Adv Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leadership DSRE608 Youth & Young Adults in Contemporary Culture DSRE656 Counseling Youth and Young Adults CHMN632 Contextualized Preaching DSRE605 Issues in Religious Education Or DSRE610Teaching for Discipleship Practicum: 6cr. (with 1 shared with CIDS680) Youth Ministry Electives: Choose 6credits from: DSRE503 Marriage, Family & Interpersonal Relationships DSRE619 Religious Experience in Adolescence DSRE626 Ministry to At-Risk Youth DSRE636 Seminar in Youth Ministry DSRE651 Fnds. Biblical Counseling DSRE678 Spiritual Nurture of Children CHMN553 The Church & Social Issues CHMN555 Pastoral Counseling CHMN574 Perspectives in Church Marketing CHMN616 Spirituality in Ministry CHMN623 Innovative Evangelism CHMN656 Holistic Small Groups Shared electives: 6cr CIDP courses accepted	48 credits
MA Comm & Intern Dev	For specific courses on this area, please check with the Comm & International Dev Office. Core: 10cr. Development Management: 11cr. Research Tools: 6cr. Practicum: 1cr (fulfilled by DSRE660) Shared Electives: 2cr: MAYYAM courses accepted	30 credits

	Total	69 credits (9 shared credits)

Since both the CIDP and MAYYAM programs reduce the total credits in order to reduce costs and achieve a more streamlined and efficient program, both degrees must be received simultaneously in order to fulfill the requirements of either degree.