
BS in Christian Leadership: Women’s Leadership
Equip and Train Women in the Faith with a Degree in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries: 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.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries: Women’s Leadership Degree
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.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with Our BS in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries: Women’s Leadership Degree?
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


#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BS in Christian Leadership and Church Ministries: Women’s Leadership Degree?
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
Featured BS in Women’s Leadership Courses
CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
CHMN 360 – Foundations in Ministry Programming
CHMN 447 – Discipleship in Church Ministries
CLED 365 – The Personal Development of the Leader
Degree Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Christian Leadership and Church Ministries: Women’s Leadership Bachelor’s Degree?
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.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Christian Leadership and Church Ministries: Women’s Leadership Bachelor’s Degree Student?
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
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

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