BS in Christian Leadership: Women’s Leadership

Do you feel that God is calling you to lead and guide women in a ministry setting? If you’re saying “yes” to this question, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries: Women’s Leadership degree may be the right fit for you. This program can help provide you with foundational knowledge and skills to be a leader in the church, as well as specialized training in women’s leadership.

When you pursue a degree in women’s leadership, you’re setting yourself up to understand the unique spiritual needs of women, so that you can effectively lead them in a ministry setting. We want you to be prepared for careers as a women’s ministry director, Christian education director, as well as church administration or media ministry.

So what are you waiting for? You’re passionate about following God’s calling on your life and being a positive influence on women. Ministries are desperate for people like you. We’re going to partner with you to help provide you with knowledge, skills, and experience to be effective in women’s leadership.

120

Credit Hours

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Next start date: Aug 18, 2025

Degree SACSCOC

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC


Christ-Centered Faculty and Theological Foundation

John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors are active in the classroom, as well as in research and publishing original works.

Additionally, our School of Divinity is committed to the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.

Personal Attention with University Advantages

Benefit from the teaching and professor involvement of a small Bible college with the experience and amenities of a university.

Global Ministry Opportunities

Internship opportunities with churches and parachurches are available locally, nationally, and globally, giving students valuable hands-on ministry experience.

Innovative Facilities and Historic Resources

The Freedom Tower, home to the School of Divinity, features a 7-projector immersive classroom, an interactive meeting space with teleconferencing capabilities, and a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab.

The Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection is also valued at over 1 million dollars and includes a 111-foot long Torah scroll from the 16th century and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.


Liberty University’s Christian Leadership and Church Ministries: Women’s Leadership Degree can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:

  • Church administrator
  • Christian education director
  • Media ministry
  • Ministry associate
  • Women’s ministry director
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Our Christian leadership and church ministries degree helps provide you with practical knowledge and skills to be a leader in church ministries. Throughout this degree, you’ll participate in a church ministry practicum and take courses like apologetics, inductive Bible study, hermeneutics, business law, nonprofit management, discipleship, and leadership.

If you choose to pursue our women’s leadership concentration, you can gain valuable insight to lead women’s ministry groups with the following courses:

  • Leadership Development and Strategies for Women
  • Methods of Teaching the Bible and Communication Skills for Women
  • Spiritual Formation and Development for Women in Leadership
  • Survey of Women’s Ministries
  • The Role of Christian Women in Ministry

Degree Information

A Degree as Unique as Your Calling

We understand that you may be seeking a degree that’s as unique as your passions are. Perhaps you seek training from real professionals in the ministry field, or practical knowledge and real-life experience. When you choose our Christian Leadership and Church Ministries – Women’s Leadership degree, you’re getting all of this and more.

Experienced Faculty Who Live Out Their Faith

Our professors are true professionals with years of real-world ministry experience – from planting and pastoring churches to leading ministries and nonprofit organizations, and even authoring top Christian books. Each professor holds a doctorate in their field or is currently pursuing one. More importantly, they are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and walking alongside you throughout your academic journey.

Real-World Experience That Matters

Hands-on practice is a key part of this program. You’ll complete a required church ministries practicum and have the opportunity to pursue internships with churches, parachurches, and nonprofit organizations on a local, national, or global scale.

Exceptional Campus Resources

As a student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art on-campus tools, including our homiletics lab and the extensive scriptorium – designed to support and enrich your ministry training every step of the way.

Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

  • Admission application
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
  • Admission essay