Undergraduate Online Ministry Certificate at Liberty Unveil Your Ministry Potential
20
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Strengthen Your Ministry Knowledge and Training with an Online Ministry Certificate
Liberty University’s 100% online Christian Ministry Certificate is specifically designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of theology and biblical doctrine. Through 6 foundational courses, you will dive into the Old and New Testaments and explore key chapters, persons, places, and events.
With fully online courses in church ministries, evangelism, and youth ministries, you can prepare to help meet the needs of the various age groups within local churches and other ministry settings. Our Christian studies and ministry certificate program can help equip you with the knowledge and training you need to be successful in ministry leadership. You can grow in your current role or explore other opportunities by choosing our school of ministry for this certificate program.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Christian Ministry Certificate.
Why Choose Liberty’s Undergraduate Christian Certificate of Ministry?
A certificate program is a fast-track option to gain essential training without the commitment of a full online Christian ministry degree. Many of our Christian ministry students are already serving in their church or within another ministry. Our Christian Ministry Certificate is offered completely online, so you can continue to maintain other responsibilities without worrying about taking courses on campus.
What Will You Study in Our Online Ministry Classes?
Our online pastor training features biblical studies and Christian education courses that cover exciting topics like evangelism and youth ministry. Check out the courses you’ll be taking in this certificate in Christian ministry!
Potential Career Opportunities
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Ministry can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our online ministry certificate:
- Church administrator
- Counselor or youth counselor
- Ministerial educator
- Missionary
- Pastor or youth pastor
- Religious activities director
The leadership, ministry, and pastoral skills that you gain from our certificate in Christian ministry can be an asset in many aspects of the religious field. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the Bachelor of Science in Religion – Christian Ministry. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a Christian Ministry Certificate from Liberty University.
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.
Required Courses
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- View the Undergraduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
Certificate Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all 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!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for the Online Ministry Certificate
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer credits earned in the biblical studies certificate program towards an associate degree or bachelor’s degree?
You may apply many of the credits you earn in this online certificate program to an associate degree or bachelor’s degree.
What is the best online Bible college for pursuing ministry studies?
Choosing an online ministry school is an important decision. You want to be sure that you are choosing the program and the school that is right for you. We believe that our pastor certificate online can offer what you need.
Here’s why:
- Our online ministry courses cover a broad range of topics that can prepare you for most types of ministry.
- This certificate is 100% online, allowing you the flexibility to complete classes at your own pace while still serving your church and community.
- Our professors have real-life experience as pastors, missionaries, and church administrators that they will share with you in the virtual classroom.
- Our mission is Training Champions for Christ, and we are committed to helping you become an ethical, biblically-sound ministry professional.
What is a certificate of ministry?
A certificate of ministry is a program that allows you to quickly get the foundational training you need without committing to a full online ministry degree. The courses in this certificate cover a range of ministry-related topics. This can help you prepare to step into the field or improve your formal training as a current ministry professional.
For instance, if you’re looking for an online youth ministry certificate, this program can help! One of our courses specifically focuses on the needs of youth in ministry. You will have practical opportunities to interact with youth in your community to prepare you for your future in ministry.
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