Ministry Degree offered Online and On-Campus
Bachelor of Science
The Christian Ministry degree features a core of biblical studies to prepare leaders to grow healthy disciples and healthy churches. This ministry degree is designed for those interested in entering the field of professional ministry.
Emphasis is on biblical knowledge, practical ministry skills, and personal spiritual development. Leadership, preaching, evangelism, counseling, and discipleship ministries are common threads. Ministry internships provide practical ministry experience.
Career Outlook
Our ministry college has designed this program to provide graduates with a concrete understanding of the Christian Faith and how to use these building blocks as students enter the mission’s field or areas of ministry. Graduates of our ministry college will be prepared to work in the following areas and organizations:
- Pastoral leadership
- Youth ministries
- Health and Welfare ministries
- Para-church ministries
- Missions
- YWAM
- Education
- Social services
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission - Member of the North Central Association (NCA)
Quick Facts
- CONVENIENCE Earn your ministry degree online or on campus
- VALUE $380 per credit. Ask about financial aid packages and scholarships
- ACCELERATED program
- GRADES are based primarily on written work, projects, and course participation
- WELL RESPECTED with ministry college graduates working in churches, non-profits, and mission organizations around the world
- EXPERT FACULTY offer the best of both worlds: high academic credentials with significant ministry and missions experience.
Sample Courses
- Public Speaking in Ministry
- Nuture and Discipleship
- Current Issues in Theology
- Counseling for Ministers
Program Prerequisites
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 from previous college course work
* Contact the Education enrollment counselor at 1.800.68.CROWN or 952.446.4100 if you have any questions about whether you have met the required prerequisites
Admission Requirements
- Submit the Application for Admission with the $20 application fee.
- Submit an official transcript from all colleges attended. Applicants must also request official transcripts from their high school (or equivalent) if they have taken less than 24 credits at the college level. For your convenience, transcript request forms .
- Spiritual Life Essay
- Statement of Faith
