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Juvenile Justice Ministry Program

Overview

Do you have a heart for at-risk young people? Studying juvenile justice ministries will equip you to bring about positive transformation in the lives of emerging adults in at-risk situations. You will learn about the different stages at which intervention can take place, through courses at the Institute of Juvenile Justice Ministries and will have the opportunity to apply what you learn in your course work through internship opportunities with Straight Ahead Ministries, which provides services for juvenile offenders and at-risk youth.

Pursue a certificate in juvenile justice ministry as an additional credential alongside Christian ministries or any other major. 

Program Information
Degree Certificate
Program Level Certificate
School School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies
Program Format In-Person

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Juvenile Justice Ministry Program Courses

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Faculty

Faculty

Nationally recognized, personally focused

Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.

All School of Ministry, Theology & Biblical Studies Faculty

Sharon Ketcham

Sharon Ketcham

Dean, School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies

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Mark Cannister

Professor of Christian Ministries

Bob Whittet

Robert Whittet

Chaplain of the College

Careers

Life after Gordon

What careers can I pursue with Juvenile Justice Ministry Program?

The juvenile justice ministries program will prepare you for a wide range of vocations, including:

  • Prison ministry
  • Re-entry support and aftercare
  • Group home administration
  • Gang reconciliation
  • Residential treatment counseling

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