Global Child and Youth Care

If you want to be involved in the lives of some of the most vulnerable and exploited people in our world by helping disadvantaged young people and children deal with their situations and learn how to thrive in their faith and lives, this program is for you. You will be equipped to work as part of a team with street kids, AIDS orphans, orphans, and families in extreme poverty.

This program requires three weeks of classes in May after the first year of study in addition to the regular semesters.

Required Courses:

Biblical & Theological Studies (15 credit hours)

• BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
• One of:       BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3),
        BBL220 Pentateuch (3), or
        BBL224 Psalms and Wisdom Literature (3)
   
• BBL250 Applied Hermeneutics in the Book of Romans (3)
• CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
• IDS100 Christian Faith & Practice I (3)

General Arts (18 credit hours)

• HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
• HTH274 Leadership Principles (3)
• HTH276 World Religions (3)
• SSC197 Psychology for Global Child & Youth Care (3)
• One of:       IDS100 Christian Faith & Practice (3),
        HTH283 Principles of Philosophy (3),
        HTH287 History of Christianity I (3),
        HTH288 History of Christianity II (3), or
        HTH272 Intro to World Civilizations (3)
   
• One of:       SSC194 Principles of Sociology (3) or
        SSC195 Intro to Cultural Anthropology (3)

Professional Studies (30 credit hours)

• ICS150 Global Christian Citizenship (3)
• ICS151 Foundations of Global Studies (3)
• ICS155 Global Child & Youth Care Practices (3)
• ICS200 Calgary-based Intercultural Field Experience (in Child & Youth Care) (3)
• ICS250 Crosscultural Communication (3)
• ICS252 Theological Foundations for Global Studies (3)
• ICS253 Global Ministry Practices (3)
• ICS255 Global Child & Youth Care Issues (3)
• ICS259 International Practicum (in Child & Youth Care) (6)

Electives (3 credits)