Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries – General Track
Lead Others to Christ with Our Christian Leadership and Church Ministries Degree
Do you find yourself called to a life of ministry and leadership? If so, Liberty University’s Christian leadership and church ministries degree can help you become the leader you are called to be! By partnering with us, you can take your passions for leadership and ministry within the Church and turn them into a career.
Our Christian leadership and church ministries degree is meant to prepare you for work in churches, parachurches, and nonprofit organizations. We understand that you care about changing lives and making a difference in the world. Throughout this degree, you will be provided with the biblical foundation, leadership knowledge, and skills needed to live out the practical aspects of ministry so you can make an impact on others.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Learn from professors who have years of experience working in ministry and are also actively pursuing research and publishing original pieces while teaching you.
- Get hands-on experience with one of Liberty’s partnered churches, parachurches, or nonprofit organization from the local to the international level.
What Will You Learn?
- Biblical training required for ministry
- How to lead and manage the financial and structural aspects of an organization
- Ministry programming, discipleship, and Christian leadership
- Principles in apologetics, theology, and inductive Bible study in hermeneutics
Career Opportunities for Christian Leadership and Church Ministries Graduates
- Camps director
- Christian education director
- Church administrator
- Evangelist
- Media ministry professional
- Ministry associate
- Ministry director
- Parachurch leader
- Women’s ministry director
Internships and Resources Available to Divinity Students
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom as well as in research and publishing original works.
- Our School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small bible college with the experience and amenities of a university.
- Experience internship opportunities with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and globally.
- The Freedom Tower, home for the School of Divinity, houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive meeting space that utilizes teleconferencing capabilities, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab.
- The Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection is valued at over $1 million and contains a 111-foot long Torah scroll dating back to the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
