CCYFM - Certificate in Children, Youth and Family Ministry through VST

​The program in Children, Youth and Family Ministries is through the Vancouver School of Theology. The program is designed to offer the opportunity for participants to gain background and learn skills in the field from an accredited theological school. A student can participate in the program as an auditor in classes or as a student admitted to the Certificate in Children, Youth and Family Ministries. The educational opportunities offered through the program are flexible enough to be available for students from varied denominations and backgrounds.

Outcomes
A student can expect to learn in three core areas of study in the program, as described in the objectives below. More specifically, a graduate of the Certificate in Children, Youth and Family Ministries will be able to:

1. Theological Core – Demonstrate basic foundational understanding of the theological disciplines, particularly Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Theology, Practical Theology, and Interreligious Studies (at least two of these areas must be included in the courses for the Certificate).
2. Denominational Core – Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theology and ethos of the student’s denomination (in the three supporting denominations of the School: Anglican, United and Presbyterian).
3. Children, Youth & Family Ministries Core – Demonstrate skills and leadership in support of faith formation, children and youth ministries, and ministries to families

Courses are offered in person or via online learning.

This is a certificate program and is designed to be part-time study aimed at those who are working in ministry, or in other work or attending school.  

Visit Vancouver School of Theology for more information a detailed outline of the program 

For questions and upcoming course information contact:
Rev. Mary Nichol
PMRC First Third Ministry,
​Coordinator of Education for Children's & Family Ministry