BS in Theology – Christian Ministries Online Degree Bachelor’s Christian Ministries degree with a theology focus

120

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Available Fall 2025

Do you feel called to make a difference through ministry, whether in a church, a nonprofit, or your community? Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Theology – Christian Ministries is designed to help you turn that calling into real-world impact. With a curriculum rooted in Scripture and built on a strong theological foundation, this program can help prepare you to lead, teach, and serve in a wide range of ministry settings.

Throughout our online BS in Theology – Christian Ministries degree, you can explore theology and the Bible while gaining practical tools to serve in pastoral ministry, hospice care, NextGen ministry, nonprofit leadership, and more! Courses are taught by experienced faculty who bring years of ministry insight into the curriculum, using proven teaching methods that support your spiritual and professional growth. You can also sharpen key skills in communication, critical thinking, and information literacy, which are essential in any ministry context.

Whether you’re hoping to step into full-time ministry or strengthen your ability to communicate the Christian faith daily, this degree offers the academic depth and career-oriented preparation to help you serve with wisdom, compassion, and purpose. 

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Theology – Christian Ministries.


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  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Choosing Liberty’s bachelor’s in theology – Christian ministries means choosing a program that’s designed with your calling and your future in mind. At Liberty, you’ll study under faculty who are not only academically trained but also seasoned in real-world ministry. Their experience in pastoral care, youth outreach, nonprofit leadership, and other ministry settings can help bring your coursework to life as well as connect biblical truth with practical application.

The online Christian ministries program stands out for its balance of rigorous theological study and ministry training. You can dive deep into Scripture, explore key theological concepts, and develop skills for effective leadership and service – whether you’re called to church ministry, missions, chaplaincy, or community outreach. And because Liberty is committed to your personal and spiritual development, your education here can help prepare you to live out your faith with confidence and clarity.

With a focus on biblically grounded leadership Liberty’s Christian ministries specialization can help you grow as a servant leader who is equipped to make a lasting impact – wherever God calls you. 


In the theology bachelor’s in Christian ministries program, your studies will include a strong foundation in Scripture, theological understanding, and core academic skills. You can explore the Old and New Testaments while strengthening your writing, communication, and critical thinking abilities – skills essential for ministry in any context. You’ll also be introduced to the Christian worldview and its application to every area of life and leadership.

During the program, you can dive deeper into theology and apologetics, gaining a clearer understanding of Christian doctrines and how to defend the faith. You’ll also study Church history and explore the nature of humanity. Additionally, you can sharpen your ability to interpret Scripture, communicate biblical truth effectively, and apply theological insights to family, church, and cultural settings.

As your studies become more focused, you can bolster your skills in areas such as discipleship, pastoral care, and biblical teaching. The Christian ministries specialization is made up of elective courses, allowing you to customize your path based on your calling. Your program will culminate in a capstone experience where you’ll conduct scholarly research and reflect on how your learning can be used to serve others with wisdom and compassion.

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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, online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years!

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
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

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.


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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

*These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025.

**Not applicable to certificates.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.