Name: Oklahoma City University
Address: 2501 N Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73106, United States
Telephone: 405-208-5000
Price range: $

The Youth Ministry/Religious Education major is particularly useful for students interested in ordained ministry, Christian education, youth work, program coordination, or other church-related vocations.

The Youth Ministry Track focuses on ministry with junior high and high school students
The Religious Education Track has a broader focus including children, youth, and adults.
Coursework is tailored to reflect the track and the student’s interest area.
An Internship is required in the junior or senior year to gain hands-on experience.

General Education Requirements (PDF)

Required courses for all youth ministry/religious education majors

COURSE NUMBER/LEVEL	TITLE	CREDIT HOURS
REL 1001	Orientation to Religious Studies	1
REL 2023	Methods of Scriptural Interpretation	3
REL 3233	United Methodist Studies	3
REL 3813	Nature & Work of Christian Education	3
REL 4603	Leadership in Christian Education	3
REL 4613	The Bible in Ministry	3
REL 4703	Theology in Ministry	3
REL 4803	Capstone	3
REL 4981	Internship in Religion (two semesters)	2

One 3000-4000 level course in each of the following areas (9 hours)

COURSE NUMBER/LEVEL	TITLE	CREDIT HOURS
REL 3013	History of Christianity: Major Figures and Themes	3
3000–4000 LEVEL	Hebrew Bible or New Testament	3
3000–4000 LEVEL	World Religions	3

Youth Ministry Track (9 hours)

COURSE NUMBER/LEVEL	TITLE	CREDIT HOURS
REL 3913	Ministry with Youth	3
REL 3923	Adolescent World	3
REL 3933	Ministry with Children and Families or	3
REL 3943	Ministry with Adults	3

Religious Education Track (9 hours)

Choose three of the following four courses:

COURSE NUMBER/LEVEL	TITLE	CREDIT HOURS
REL 3913	Ministry with Youth	3
RLE 3933	Ministry with Children and Families	3
REL 3943	Ministry with Adults	3
3000-4000 LEVEL	Religion, Ethics and Culture course	3

Religious Education/Youth Ministry

General Education Requirements (PDF)

Required courses for all youth ministry/religious education majors

One 3000-4000 level course in each of the following areas (9 hours)

Youth Ministry Track (9 hours)

Religious Education Track (9 hours)

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