
B.S. in Pastoral Leadership
Credit Hours
Industry Expertise
Professors are active in the classroom, as well as in research & publishing
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty
Hands-on Experience
Participate in an internship & gain valuable time in the field
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Credit Hours
Industry Expertise
Professors are active in the classroom, as well as in research & publishing
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty
Hands-on Experience
Participate in an internship & gain valuable time in the field
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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Residential Pastoral Leadership Degree
Gain leadership dynamics along with an in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures with a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Leadership from the Rawlings School of Divinity. We’ll prepare you for pastoral or ministry careers like senior/associate pastor, evangelist, or missions pastor. With a B.S. in Pastoral Leadership, you’ll also be equipped for graduate-level studies.
Academics: B.S. in Pastoral Leadership
Credit Hours
120 total hours
Program of Study
Admission Requirements
View Liberty’s undergraduate admissions requirements
Pastoral Leadership Courses
- THEO 201: Theology Survey I
 - BIBL 324: Pastoral Epistles and Leadership Development
 - BIBL 480: Hermeneutics
 - PLED 201: Foundation to Pastoral Leadership
 - PLED 251: Church Planting/Development
 - PLED 302: Staff Management/Relations in Pastoral Leadership
 
Career Opportunities in Pastoral Leadership
- Administrative Pastor
 - Children’s Pastor
 - Christian Education Director
 - Church Recreation Director
 
- Evangelist
 - Missions Pastor
 - Senior/Associate Pastor
 - Young Adults Minister
 
Approved Site Churches
All PLED majors are required to be active participants in the ministry of a local church to earn their degree. This process begins by connecting with the Experiential Learning Office. Get more details about completing your 499 OnSite Internship.