Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pastoral Leadership – General
Learn to Lead the Church with a Bachelor’s in Pastoral Leadership
Has God called you to a life of ministry and leadership in the church? We want to equip you with the education, skills, and resources you need for a rewarding career as a pastor. With our pastoral leadership degree, you will receive the foundational training you need to be successful as a leader in your church or ministry role.
Liberty’s pastoral leadership program is designed to equip you to serve God and others in a position of leadership within the church. As a teaching university, we have made sure our professors are in the classroom with you every week to educate, support, and mentor you throughout your program. Most of our divinity professors have pastored churches of their own, and they are excited to pass along their wisdom to you.
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 not only have years of experience working in ministry but 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 organizations from the local to the international level.
What Will You Learn?
- A study of the nature, methods, and issues of biblical interpretation
- Current issues that relate to selected controversial passages and how they affect the local church
- Evangelism and church growth principles, focusing on the biblical and theological basis of evangelism as reflected in and through the local church
- Mission statement development and program strategy for planting a New Testament church
- Theological foundations of pastoral ministries and pastoral leadership qualifications
Career Opportunities for Pastoral Leadership Graduates
- Administrative pastor
- Children’s pastor
- Christian education director
- Church recreation director
- Evangelist
- Missions pastor
- Senior/associate pastor
- Young adults minister
Facilities and Resources for Pastoral Leadership Students
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom as well as in researching 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.
- Freedom Tower, home to the School of Divinity, houses a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive classroom that utilizes teleconferencing capabilities, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab.
- The John W. 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 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
