Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Ministry

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s B.S. in Applied Ministry?

Upon graduation, you will be able to:

• Apply key principles, skills, and strategies necessary for ministry implementation and management.
• Articulate and biblically justify essential truths of evangelical Christianity.
• Understand how different fields of study contribute to the work of gospel-centered ministry.

Throughout this program, you will learn how to combine diverse ministry practices and principles that elevate the gospel and equip you to honor God no matter your vocation. Our program allows you to choose up to 3 unique areas of study so you can personalize your program to your professional goals.

Potential Careers for B.S. in Applied Ministry Graduates

• Administrative pastor
• Human services professional
• Leader of a parachurch or other faith-based organization
• Local church or ministry associate
• Nonprofit manager/owner

Benefits of Pursuing Your B.S. in Applied Ministry with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all online undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• You could complete your B.S. in Applied Ministry in as little as 3.5 years!
• With so many areas of interest and courses to choose from, you can personalize your degree to fit your career goals and the needs of your ministry.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training