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

120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Available Fall 2025
Deepen Your Theological Knowledge with a BS in Theology – Christian Ministries
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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Why Choose a Christian Theology Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Christian Ministries?
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.
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Theology – Christian Ministries Degree?
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.
Potential Career Opportunities
- 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
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
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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 |
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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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Admission Information for Our BS in Theology – Christian Ministries Online Degree
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).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- 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 2.0 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.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
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.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
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.
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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.
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