Minor in Sports Outreach Serve and Inspire with Liberty’s Minor in Sports Outreach
18
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the minor total
Make a Difference in Your Community with a Minor in Sports Outreach
Liberty’s Minor in Sports Outreach is available to sports enthusiasts seeking any bachelor’s degree program. In a postmodern culture, athletics can be one of the most effective means of outreach that a Christian can use. Our sports outreach classes can help future leaders understand the background of sport and religion and develop the skills necessary for utilizing sport as a ministry tool.
If you’re passionate about sports, you can use this platform for ministry in a relevant manner, making the Minor in Sports Outreach an excellent addition to any degree.
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose an Online Minor in Sports Outreach?
If you’re excited about athletics and mentoring others in their personal and spiritual growth, you’ll find that a Minor in Sports Outreach can help give you the knowledge and skills to pursue this passion. You’ll be studying under professors who have real-life experience in coaching, as well as ministry – professors who are excited about guiding you through your courses. Plus, the Minor in Sports Outreach is offered completely online, allowing you to remain active in your job, with your family, and in your community without the worry of fitting on-campus courses into your busy schedule.
While this minor can be paired with any degree, a specialization from the bachelor’s degree in religion is a great way to combine your love of athletics with a background in and understanding of ministry.
What Will You Study in the Sports Outreach Minor Online?
Through 100% online sports outreach courses, you will have the opportunity to learn under the mentorship of qualified professionals in the sports field. Upon completion of the sports outreach minor, you can be prepared to contribute to the enjoyment, safety, and positive skill development for athletes of all ages.
Required Courses
- SMGT 312 – Introduction to Sport Ministry Outreach
- SMGT 315 – Concepts and Practices in Sport Outreach
- SMGT 317 – Mentoring in Sport
- SMGT 321 – Global Sport Outreach
- SMGT 401 – Sport Methodology
- SMGT 402 – Outreach in Organized Sport
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Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
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!
| Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
| Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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.
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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.
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.
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