Ministry Leadership Major
Major
As part of the Bethel University Extension Studies (BU-X) program, the ministry leadership degree incorporates in-depth Bible and theological study, while focusing on the practical skills needed to minister in today’s contemporary, diverse culture.
As students engage in coursework, the goal is for them to experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs and to minister and communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. The degree offers students the flexibility to tailor their studies to emphasize biblical studies, youth ministry, or pastoral studies.
23
extension sites
$10,500
flat-rate tuition per year
Prepare for an exciting future in:
- Ministry
- Faith-based non-profit organizations
- Leadership
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Basic college skills
- Biblical, historical and literary analysis
- Christian thought
- Critical thinking
- Helping and leading others
- Essential skills in written or verbal communication
- Social sciences
Ministry Leadership Major Highlights
The ministry leadership degree is designed to offer a more robust general studies core to traditional-aged students while providing them with a cognate of Christian ministries-related courses and a series of church-based supervised ministry practicums. The goal of the program is to foster students’ ability to think deeply and Christlike and to minister and communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. As students engage in coursework, the goal is for them to experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you’re pursuing a degree in ministry leadership, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees through BU-X:
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Meet Our Faculty
Terry Linhart
Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate and Extension Studies (AGX)
Kristi Monesmith
Academic Director for Adult, Graduate and Extension Studies (AGX)
Jordan Dillon
Director of Strategic Partnerships - BU-X
Terry Linhart
Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate and Extension Studies (AGX)
Kristi Monesmith
Academic Director for Adult, Graduate and Extension Studies (AGX)
Jordan Dillon
Director of Strategic Partnerships - BU-X
Terry Linhart
Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate and Extension Studies (AGX)
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