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a Certificate in Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry is a 15-credit online certificate program offered at Holy Apostle can help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to make a difference in the lives of tends and young adults.

Would you like to:

  • Help young people have a more meaningful, dynamic, and authentic relationship with their Catholic faith?
  • Empower teens and young adults to apply their faith to the emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges they face?
  • Be a more effective youth/young adult minister or pursue a career in youth/young adult or campus ministry?

If so, the Holy Apostles College & Seminary Graduate Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry can help you accomplish those goals.

Career Opportunities

  • Parish Ministry
  • Director of Religious Ed
  • Diocesan Ministry
  • Speaker

Looking for information on programs, admissions, or financial aid? We’re here to help.

Certificate Program

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

  • Online
  • Eligible for transfer credits

2 to 4 years

Program Length

15

Total Credits

$410

Per Credit Hour

April 5

Application Due

May 6

Next Start Date

Ready to Apply?

Take your next step toward your success and your future!

″Catechists are people who keep the memory of God alive; they keep it alive in themselves and they are able to revive it in others.”

– Pope Francis –

The Coursework

The Graduate Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry requires completion of the following courses.

1. APO 540 The New Atheism
2. MTH 851 Contemporary Moral Issues
3. PAS 602 Fundamentals of Practical Theology
4. PAS 607 Contemporary Youth Culture
5. PAS 780 Spiritual Psychology of Addiction & Habits of Recovery

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Who Is This Program For?

  • Those wanting to serve the Church
  • Catechists
  • DREs
  • Youth Ministers
  • Educators
  • Catholic Professionals
  • Personal Formation

FAQ

Is this an Online Program?

Yes, our 100% online courses make the certificate program flexible for working and busy individuals. All certificate programs may be completed completely online.

How do I apply?

Applicants for the Certificate program should follow the Graduate Admissions procedures. 

Is Holy Apostles College & Seminary accredited?

Holy Apostles College and Seminary is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE), and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). For more accreditation information visit here.

Are the Faculty members faithful to the Magisterium?

All members of the faculty who teach theology and philosophy must be approved by the Chancellor, make a Profession of Faith, and take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.

Who is the Program Director?

Program Director:

Dr. Edward Trendowski, etrendowski@holyapostles.edu

Teaching Faculty:
For a full listing of our faculty, please visit our Faculty listing.

FAQ

Is this an Online Program?

Yes, our 100% online courses make the certificate program flexible for working and busy individuals. All certificate programs may be completed completely online.

How do I apply?

Applicants for the Certificate program should follow the Graduate Admissions procedures. 

Is Holy Apostles College & Seminary accredited?

Holy Apostles College and Seminary is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the Connecticut Office of Higher Education (CTOHE), and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). For more accreditation information visit here.

Are the Faculty members faithful to the Magisterium?

All members of the faculty who teach theology and philosophy must be approved by the Chancellor, make a Profession of Faith, and take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.

Who is the Program Director?

Program Director:

Dr. Edward Trendowski, etrendowski@holyapostles.edu

Teaching Faculty:
For a full listing of our faculty, please visit our Faculty listing.

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What You’ve
Been Looking For

 

An authentically Catholic education should be available to everyone.
Time and cost should not stand in your way.

You deserve the highest quality academics that are both convenient and affordable.

Let Holy Apostles set you on the path to achieving your goals.

Why Holy Apostles

Flexible & Online

Holy Apostles makes a quality education accessible. You can complete your degree any time, anywhere. Our small class sizes make learning easier, providing personalized attention from our excellent faculty.

Tuition you can afford

At Holy Apostles, we believe that a debt-free graduate is a gift to the Church. We are one of the most affordable colleges recommended by the Cardinal Newman Guide.

FAITHFULLY CATHOLIC

The Catholic university is “born from the heart of the Church,” as St. John Paul II stated in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

From its very foundation, Holy Apostles College & Seminary has dedicated itself to proclaiming the truth and forming our students to do the same.

Explore the Possibilities

Looking for information on programs, admissions, or financial aid? We're here to help.

 

Speak to your personal Admissions Counselor today for more information.

Admissions Phone :
860-632-3000

Admissions Email:
admissions@holyapostles.edu

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