Online Christian Ministries Degree :: Accredited Universities

Designed for the working adult considering a career in ministry, preparation for advanced seminary studies or the lay person who wants to expand their biblical knowledge, the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries degree-completion program from California Baptist University (CBU) provides a strong biblical and theological foundation for reaching professional and spiritual goals. This well-rounded program equips ministry students with the tools for understanding and communicating biblical truths.

CBU’s B.A. in Christian Ministries degree-completion program provides students with the foundational building blocks to better understand biblical-based theology and its positive life-changing impact on people of all walks of life. Courses include a broad range of theological education, from the history of the Bible and Christianity to today’s most current and relevant spiritual issues. Students emerge from the program with a deeper general knowledge of the Bible, as well as skill in using interpretive tools to illuminate biblical texts for themselves.

Entry Requirements

24 transferrable units preferred

Minimum GPA of 2.0

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Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Religion — Christian Ministries program is designed to equip students to meet the growing need for ministry leaders in churches across the country and around the world. Special emphasis is placed on training in Christian discipleship.

Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings designed to train up disciples within local churches.

Graduates of this program are prepared for a wide range of church ministry positions, as well as advanced studies at the graduate or seminary level through a number of online master's degree programs offered by Liberty University.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or for high school.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 500 paper-based test, 173 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling with a cognate in Christian Ministries program is designed to equip you to master the study of human behavior in ministry. Courses will expand your knowledge of strategic-driven ministries, allow you to study the ministry of teaching and communication, as well as focus on core interests such as youth or student ministries. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty’s Center for Counseling and Family Studies.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 550 paper-based test, 253 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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If you’re interested in a fulfilling career in Christian ministry, consider earning your Christian Ministries degree online at Ottawa University. Our online education in Christian Ministry Bachelor’s degree program delivers rich Christian ministry instruction in the comfort of your own home – or anywhere you have access to the Internet.

As a student of our Christian Ministry program, you’ll cover vital subjects in Christian thought, faith, issues surrounding science and religion, the Bible, personal ministry, philosophy and theology. In addition to your core program, you will have to opportunity to individualize your major and choose a minor.

Entry Requirements

• A completed application for admission (you can apply online and at our campus locations).
• $50 application fee.
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended. Transcripts should be mailed to the campus registrar.
o No previous college experience? Submit official documentation/self-certification of high school or GED completion instead.
• You can be admitted conditionally with unofficial copies of transcripts.
International High School Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.5 or above (above-average grades in secondary school)
• Successful completion of a high school or secondary school diploma or certificate
International Transfer Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.0 or above (passing grades in college)
• A course completion rate (Earned-to-Attempted Percentage) of 70 percent. (You need to have completed 70 percent of the courses you have started)
All International Students
• Meet any program specific admission criteria
• An affidavit of financial support showing the ability to pay for one full year
• Submit a maximum two-page, double-spaced essay describing your "Sense of Purpose at Ottawa University." Please organize your thoughts around one of the following three components using specific experiences from your life: Personal, Intellectual and Civic/Social
• Established English Proficiency. This can be established by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores required:
Paper-based test: 550
Computer-based test: 213
Internet-based test: 79

Other Fees

• Application Fee - Bachelor's program $50

• Conferral Fee $175

• Capstone Course Proficiency Exam Fee $15

Notes

• The admissions committee evaluates all applications on the basis of academic background, work experience, recommendation letters, and your personal statement on career development. GMAT and GRE scores are not required.
• Some Master's degree programs may have additional application requirements. If you are applying without a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field, some additional coursework may be required.

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Prepares you for lay counseling roles and related ministries within the context of the local church and church-related agencies. This program equips you to help people realize wholeness in every area of their lives -- mind, body and spirit. This major is an excellent preparatory program for the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling offered through the ORU College of Theology and Ministry.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school from an accredited institution.

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