Bachelor of Ministry Leadership
An online ministry degree at Grace College provides you with a biblical framework for a career as a pastor, children’s ministry director, missionary, outreach coordinator, and other ministry positions.
As you consider an array of online colleges for ministry, be assured that when you find your way to Grace, you will discover an accredited online college, and your Bachelor of Ministry Leadership degree will be taught with a biblical worldview. A Grace Online leadership degree will help you make workable connections between vocational ministries and exegesis, preparing you to weigh questions and create conversation in a Christian college online context.
This program is for you if you are serious about creating an impact in a ministry career and are looking to complete your degree online. With an online ministry degree, you will recognize that to lead others is to serve them, as Jesus demonstrated. Leaders are accountable to God, and they should reflect His love in their interactions and decisions. This degree completion program requires 60 accumulated credit hours.
Credit Requirements
Prior to graduation from this 60 credit hour program, students need 60 credit hours accumulated through other college credit, which can include up to 24 credit hours of Experiential Learning credit. College credits must be 100 level or higher with a C- or higher from an accredited (or approved unaccredited) college.
You can receive Grace College Experiential Learning credit for documented life experiences after high school such as workplace learning and personal activities such as music lessons, athletic involvement, and computer courses. Our team will help you discover your credit-worthy experiences and document those experiences for credit. Grace awards one credit hour per 20 hours of documented experience at no cost to you!
Students currently below 39 credit hours should complete the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts prior to this bachelor’s degree.
Admission Requirements
How to Apply
In order to be considered for enrollment in a Bachelor’s program at Grace, you must fulfill certain admission requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for the program.
- 60 prior college credit hours (some life and career experiences may be substituted for credit hours)
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Complete the application process
We recommend that you apply for admission at least one month before the next entry term. Students applying after the deadline are considered on a space available basis. It is best to apply early!
Admission Requirements
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Online Application
After all parts of your application have been completed and received in our enrollment office, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
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Transcript Request
Request official transcripts from the school where you obtained your bachelor’s degree. If you are currently working on your degree, you can submit an unofficial transcript for admission until term completion, at which time an official transcript is required. Transcripts should be sent to onlineadmissions@grace.edu.
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Acceptance Process
When all of the steps have been completed, you will be advised of the Admissions Committee’s decision. The Admissions Committee may request that you submit additional materials and/or that you interview with a representative of the College.
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Enrollment Deposit
Upon acceptance, submit your $100 Enrollment Deposit to accept your offer of admission. Your $100 deposit will be credited to your student account. Welcome to the Grace College community!
Ideal Fit
Unlocking paths to pursue your goals.
Finish your degree at Grace College Online with our Bachelor of Ministry Leadership degree offered online.
Career Opportunities
Helping you find a meaningful career.
Ready to serve and help people right where they are, then a degree in Ministry Leadership online is for you. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for consideration into the Master of Arts in Ministry Studies degree. Courses are designed to allow you to do the work when it fits your schedule.
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Children's Pastor
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Associate Pastor
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Religious Education Director
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Pastor
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Missions Coordinator
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Outreach Coordinator
I have loved every second of my degree. Some of the classes enhanced and enriched what I’ve already experienced in ministry, but it has also expanded my thinking. It’s been a lifelong goal to finish my degree. The program is rich and valuable. Soak up everything you possibly can. It makes you think and apply what you learn. It’s comforting, challenging, and inspiring, so embrace it and dig in.
Carin Roy
2021, Ministry LeadershipCourse Overview
Knowing how culture functions, the extent to which it shapes people, and how we are affected by our own, keeps us from the traps of reading our own cultural values into other contexts and into God’s Word itself. It also guards us from the danger of imposing our cultural values on others unknowingly as we go about God’s work in evangelism, teaching, counseling, and serving.
Using modern theories on the role of women— complementarian and egalitarian—students will seek to define a biblical approach to contemporary questions about the role of women. In addition, students will analyze current culture and make recommendations for how God’s Word speaks into the lives of women today.
Emphasis will be given to church administration, including organization, programming, aspects of leadership, staff, finances and public relations in churches while integrating material from both religious and secular sources. The course will also touch on branding and social media for the church.
The course provides an introductory and holistic overview of principles inherent to the practice of Christian ministry leadership. Research-based theories and models, organizational design, and leadership principles will be discussed and integrated within a framework of biblical, theological, organizational, and cultural perspectives.
In this course, students will study the lives and ministries of eight Old Testament leaders, evaluating each leader’s relationship with God, growth in character, and development as God’s leader. Each student will be expected not only to reflect on the life and ministry of these Old Testament leaders, but also on his or her own life and ministry in light of the lessons learned.
Commonly Asked Questions
Additional Program Details
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There are 20 required courses, for a total of 60 credit hours. In combination with a student’s prior credits, the complete degree is 120 credit hours.
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Degree completion programs can be completed in as little as two years!
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Each course is eight weeks long. The student will take two classes during each eight-week session.
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Yes! Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form. Just log on to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Remember to include Grace College’s school code: 001800. Students are notified of their financial aid award money once they have been accepted into the program. For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page.
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Students need to have 60 credit hours of prior college credit completed to begin the program. If students do not have 60 prior credit hours, there are a few options for earning this credit. Twenty-four credit hours may be earned through experiential learning. Additional credit hours may also be earned by passing approved DSST exams. If you would like more information regarding these options, please contact an enrollment counselor at 888-249-0533.
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The online instructors here at Grace welcome and encourage a high degree of engagement and interaction. There will be opportunities to interact with your instructors and classmates through chat, email, discussion boards, and forums.
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You will need a computer with high bandwidth Internet access, a flash player and speakers. Some courses may have additional requirements; however, Grace online technology support is always available for technical questions.
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Visit the Grace College Online website and submit the online application in order to start your application process. When visiting the website look for the particular program you desire to apply to and fill out that specific application.
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Yes, the credits earned from the Grace College Online program are transferable. Grace College is an accredited member of the Higher Learning Commission.
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