Our Advanced Certificate in Youth and Children Spiritual Formation is an excellent option for those who seek to be prepared and equipped to pursue further academic scholarship in serving youth and children.
Called to nurture the next generation?
MINISTRY LEADERS | EDUCATORS | FAITH FORMATION PRACTITIONERS
Deepen Your Understanding of Faith Formation for Children and Youth

Interested in receiving an overview of the program with specific courses, costs, and academic plans?
What you’ll learn
Youth and Children Spiritual Formation
- Design contextualized ministries that meet the unique needs of children, youth, and families in your community.
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Integrate theology with practice to create faith-based learning experiences rooted in real life and sound pedagogy.
Learn more about our online masters programs
Request information below or contact admissions@nes.edu.
The function of education, therefore, is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. But education, which stops with efficiency, may prove the greatest menace to society. The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals. We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.”