Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Ministry

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s B.S. in Applied Ministry?

• Biblical and theological foundations
• Communication, counseling, and ministry skills
• Critical thinking and worldview development
• Leadership and organizational principles
• Research, writing, and applied learning

In this degree program, you can gain a well-rounded education that blends biblical study, practical ministry training, and professional skills. Your coursework can equip you to analyze Scripture, engage thoughtfully with cultural and ethical questions, and apply leadership principles to real-world ministry contexts. Elective options and areas of study allow you to tailor the program to your specific calling, whether that’s pastoral work, counseling, missions, or another ministry focus.

Potential Careers for B.S. in Applied Ministry Graduates

• Administrative pastor
• Creative ministry director
• Educational ministry director
• Human services professional
• Leader of a parachurch or other faith-based organization
• Local church and ministry associate
• Nonprofit manager/owner
• Youth ministry director

Benefits of Pursuing Your B.S. in Applied Ministry with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all online undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• With so many areas of interest and courses to choose from, you can personalize your degree to fit your career goals and the needs of your ministry.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training