BA · Youth, Children, and Family Ministries · Kirkland Campus
Learn to Walk with Families, Not Only Run Events
A College of Ministry B.A. at NU in Kirkland for students called to children, youth, and parents, with theology, care, and a real church nearby.
Personal guidance. No application required.
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The Job Is Discipleship. Pizza Is a Tactic.
Churches hire people who can teach the Bible to kids and teenagers, sit with parents, and last more than two years.
Northwest University’s Youth, Children, and Family Ministries major is in the College of Ministry. You study on a Kirkland campus, ten miles from Seattle, with a dense map of churches that need trained staff.
Small classes. Faculty who know the local church. A path into graduate ministry if you want it.
Why Students Choose Northwest University
Recognized for Excellence
Regionally Accredited
NWCCU accredited
CCCU Member
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
#38 Regional Universities West
U.S. News & World Report, 2027
Only in Washington
The only Christian college in the state that requires undergraduate students, staff, and faculty to sign a statement of faith
Why Northwest University
Children, youth, and parents
A major that treats the family system, not only a Wednesday-night program.
College of Ministry
Theological training alongside ministry skill.
Eastside churches as labs
Serve while you study in one of the densest church regions in the Northwest.
Mentored, not mass-produced
10:1 university. Professors who know your name.
Care as the work
Pastoral presence for students and families in a anxious age.
A Private Christian University That Costs Less than You Think
2025–2026 academic year
Northwest University already starts with one of the lowest sticker prices among private Christian universities in the region. After scholarships and grants, most families pay far less.
$49,120
Sticker cost
Tuition, room and board, and student fees.
$25,433
Typical actual cost
After average scholarships and grants, excluding loans.
$23,687
Average aid award
Scholarships and grants. Your award may be higher.
Already Started College? Finish at NU.
Bring your credits into the Youth, Children, and Family Ministries program. 66% of new Kirkland undergraduates arrived with college credit already earned. A qualifying associate degree (including a Washington DTA) awards 60 semester credits and junior standing.
66%
New Kirkland undergrads who started with college credit
60 credits
Block transfer for a qualifying associate degree
$5k–$13k
Transfer academic scholarships per year
Request a free unofficial transcript evaluation from a transfer admissions counselor. Official credit is awarded after admission and official transcripts.
Ministry Roles
Children’s ministry, youth ministry, family pastors, and related church and nonprofit work.
- Youth pastor
- Children’s ministry director
- Family ministries pastor
- Campus and parachurch youth work
- Graduate ministry degrees
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An admissions counselor will follow up within one business day.
Personal guidance. No application required.