Available Fall 2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Theology – Christian Ministries
Pursue Your Passion for Ministry with a B.S. in Theology – Christian Ministries
You have a heart for people and a desire to make a lasting impact through ministry. With Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Theology – Christian Ministries, you can prepare to follow your calling and pursue a ministry career. Our online theology degree in Christian ministries is designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of Scripture while building the leadership skills to guide others in their faith. Whether you feel called to pastoral ministry, missions, youth outreach, or church administration, this online theology program can help lay a strong, biblical foundation for wherever God is leading you.
As you work to grow in knowledge and character, you can gain practical skills that apply to real-world ministry – from teaching and preaching to team leadership and discipleship strategies. This theology bachelor’s program emphasizes spiritual growth, theological depth, and ministry training so you can learn how to use your gifts and talents to help shape lives and strengthen communities. By pursuing this B.S. in Theology degree – Christian ministries, you’re not just preparing for a career; you’re preparing to be a servant-leader who can advance the Gospel with wisdom, integrity, and purpose.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online Bachelor’s in Theology – Christian Ministries Degree?
- Biblical interpretation techniques to help you study and apply Scripture with confidence
- Christian ministry strategies to guide effective leadership in church and outreach settings
- Pastoral care and counseling principles to help prepare you to support others with compassion
- Theological and doctrinal foundations to strengthen your understanding of key biblical truths
As you pursue Liberty’s online bachelor’s in theology – Christian ministries, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your theological understanding and your ministry skills. This program is built to help you develop a clear grasp of biblical truths, communicate those truths effectively, and lead others with spiritual wisdom and confidence. The theology courses are designed to ground you in Scripture, shape your approach to leadership, and help equip you to serve people in diverse ministry settings. Whether you’re preparing to teach, counsel, lead, or plant a church, the training you receive in this program can help you approach ministry with clarity, compassion, and conviction.
Potential Careers for B.S. in Theology – Christian Ministries Graduates
- Associate pastor
- Campus ministry leader
- Christian camp director
- Church planter
- Missions coordinator
- Nonprofit ministry leader
- Outreach or discipleship coordinator
- Youth or children’s ministry director
Benefits of Pursuing Your Online Bachelor’s in Theology – Christian Ministries 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your 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 undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Study ministry and theology from a biblical perspective while staying active in your current church or ministry role.
- Access your courses online, giving you the flexibility to balance school, work, family, and ministry.
- Study under experienced faculty who are rooted in Scripture and active in ministry themselves.
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
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC