Online Church Ministries Degree :: Accredited Universities

For those wanting to take an active role in their church, perhaps as a paid or volunteer lay leader, pastor's assistant, or other significant contributing role. This is a general theology degree, which may even be sufficient background for pastoral ministry in some settings. Graduates with this degree have successfully entered and completed the Master of Divinity seminary program in the ORU College of Theology and Ministry.

Entry Requirements

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

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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 Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry — Discipleship and Church Ministry program equips individuals called to serve in both part- and full-time ministry. General courses explore the history of Christianity, global studies, theology, leadership, and discipleship. Courses specific to this cognate include: Family Discipleship, Small Group Ministries, and Ministry of Teaching.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.5 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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Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s online Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling — Discipleship and Church Ministry program prepares students to serve in the local church and other ministry settings as a non-licensed counselor. Courses explore small group ministries, family discipleship, and church administration, as well as how to lead a healthy church.

Graduates from this program are prepared to serve in a number of positions, both in the church and with other Christian ministries. This degree may assist students seeking professional licensure; however, it does not meet all licensure requirements.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.5 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)

Other Fees

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Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) — Discipleship and Church Ministry program studies the dynamics of family discipleship, building effective small group ministries, and the details of properly structured church administration. Additional courses provide understanding of how to lead a healthy, growing church. This program is well-suited for pastors, lay leaders, and pastors’ spouses who wish to serve in the areas of discipleship and church ministry.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.5 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)

Other Fees

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