Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Associates & Minor Available
120
3 - 3 ½ years for a full-time student with no transfer credits.
Online
Do you desire to be or are you currently a leader in your church, parachurch ministry or nonprofit organization? Do you love to serve and be the hands and feet of Christ? Is vocational ministry where God is calling you? If you answered yes and desire a formal education that would strengthen your leadership, faith and impact, then our 100% online Ministry Leadership degree is for you.
Designed to allow you to continue to serve exactly where you are, this unique online ministry degree is formatted to combine online learning with practical oversight and hands-on training from the ministry leaders you are serving right now. Whether you are a volunteer youth leader, full-time ministry director, seeking employment in vocational ministry or anywhere in between, if you want to earn a degree in ministry, consider this program.
Our program is designed to equip emerging leaders for biblically based, spiritually formative ministry in the local church, community and around the world. With a focus on Scripture, sustainable leadership and ministry competencies, our well-rounded curriculum provides students with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for vocational leadership positions in church and parachurch ministries. By God’s grace, this program is your gateway to a world of ministry leadership opportunities. Whether you aspire to be a pastor, direct a faith-based non-profit ministry or lead a parachurch organization, our Ministry Leadership degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive.
Here is how it works: take online classes about all kinds of ministry-related topics – like Bible, leadership, counseling, evangelism and more – and we integrate those classes with your local church or ministry through an apprenticeship to give you a foundation of vocational service. You will be paired with a mentor at your ministry who will equip and empower you as a developing leader through hands-on learning applications, which will look different for every student in the program. We have created an online degree that keeps you active in your ministry, allows you to customize your education to your area of passion and helps you earn a degree that is relevant and applicable to your life.
This bachelor’s degree is part of LBC’s online undergraduate program, which is designed for busy people as they balance working full time, family responsibilities, serving in ministry and more. Each course is taught in an 8-week subterm. Refer to the catalog link below for the engaging courses in this bachelor’s degree program. Students can customize the sequence of their classes based on which courses are being offered and their prerequisites. This way, with the help of their LBC Student Success Coach, students can chart a class schedule that fits their stage in life. To be considered a “full-time student,” students must take four 3-credit courses in a semester (16-week term).
Join us in preparing for a fulfilling and impactful ministry journey. Discover how our Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership Degree can empower you to lead well, think biblically and serve Christ in the Church and society. Prayerfully consider applying today and take the next step toward your ministry calling!
Course Length
8 weeks
When Can I Start?
As soon as you are ready! LBC has 6 enrollment points per year, meaning that you are only ever a few weeks away from the next course starting.
Program Cost & Financial Aid
Can I Transfer Credits?
Yes! If you have completed courses in other regionally accredited colleges or in the military, you may be able to transfer in credits. Read our transfer policy.
Get Credit for Life Experience
You may be able to start our degree path at LBC with some college credits! Life experience credit is college credit a student can earn based on prior learning. Read more.
Other Ministry Leadership Program Options
Associate of Science (AA) – 60 credits
Minor – 12 credits
See bottom of this page for more information
Bible & Theology Courses 30 Credits
Arts & Sciences Courses 37 Credits
Ministry Leadership 36 Credits
Electives 17 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and program details.
Want to learn more about this online undergraduate degree program? Consider scheduling an appointment to talk virtually or in person with an Admissions Counselor who will be glad to answer all your questions about earning an undergraduate degree.
Graduates with a Ministry Leadership degree can pursue a wide range of career paths and ministry roles within various settings such as:
Each student’s path to degree completion is unique, depending on the courses you transfer into the program. The curriculum plan gives a broad picture of the required credits. If your transfer credits come from mostly one of those areas, you will need to take credits in the other areas. The remaining courses you need for graduation can best be determined after reviewing your transcripts. With flexible electives, Biblical Studies requirements and Arts & Sciences requirements, most students are able to transfer to LBC the maximum number of credits.
Credits for Prior Learning. Students can earn up to 30 Life Experience Credits, through the Credits for Prior Learning evaluation process, which will often reduce the time to complete a degree. The Life Experience Credit evaluation process is done after a student begins a program.
Our Admissions Counselor are here to help guide you in planning your course of study.
Credits | |
Bible & Theology Courses | 18 |
Arts & Sciences Courses | 18 |
Ministry Leadership | 18 |
Electives | 6 |
Total | 60 |
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and program details.
Required Courses for a Minor in Ministry Leadership Studies (12 credits)
View the Academic Catalog for details.
Hear from Carroll Briggs (’17) about his experience earning his undergraduate degree online.
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Lancaster Bible College’s School of Bible & Ministry has many options, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Check out our School of Bible & Ministry page for more details.
Yes, you can access course materials and lectures at any time during the time your course is open. Additionally, there is a weekly Zoom meeting that you may either choose to attend live or watch later at a more convenient time for you.
For online programs, it is essential that you have or have access to a good-working computer as well as a stable internet connection.
All students enrolled in the Ministry Leadership degree program will collaborate and work with both a Student Success coach for scheduling and a program coordinator for general advising.
LBC students have the opportunity to be paired with diverse ministry mentors who may include local church leaders, individuals from non-profit organizations, or Christian parachurch leaders. These mentors are passionate about life-on-life mentoring and practically developing leaders for ministry.
Our courses utilize various assessment methods, including assignments, exams, group projects, and discussions, to evaluate your understanding and application of the material.
A: We offer the following online graduate degrees in Leadership: