Ministry, B.A. (Online)

The online ministry major at PBA will allow you to develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for ministry within a church or parachurch organization. Therefore, the major presents a balance between personal formation for ministry, training in ministry skills, organization and administration, and the nurture and care of people within a ministry context.

School of Ministry

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We offer instruction that integrates biblical, historical, theological and practical studies, preparing you to serve in a broad variety of ministries and fulfill your calling. You will be prepared to jump into today’s world of diverse ministries upon graduation from this non-denominationally specific program.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

  • Pastor (lead, associate, executive)
  • Director of Children’s Ministries
  • Mission Ministry Leader
  • Hospital or Military Chaplain
  • Community Service Director

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The School of Ministry is all about equipping. We equip passionate young people with the earthly tools and spiritual perspective needed to create positive change in the world guided by the Word of God. We promise a connected, engaging and fulfilling learning experience that will equip you to use your gifts for His Glory. Our programs prepare students through expert instruction in Bible, theology, history and real-world ministry skills.

As a student majoring in any of the undergraduate programs offered in the School of Ministry, you’ll wade into an ocean of diverse learning opportunities designed to prepare you to positively impact lives.

  • Gain specialized training in ministry
  • Experience spiritual growth with a deeper understanding of God and His Word

The Online program provides an entirely online and primarily asynchronous setting for non-traditional students who are self-motivated and wish to complete their degree with the utmost flexibility in scheduling.

Courses in the Online program are delivered electronically through the University’s Learning Management System.  Students in the Online program complete all of their coursework entirely online. Each online course is primarily asynchronous. Students view lessons and complete assignments at the time of their choosing within stated course deadlines, which typically follow a weekly rhythm. Online courses also invite students to attend several synchronous virtual class sessions through designated technology. Generally for each 8-week course, students are invited to attend two or three of these live virtual meetings.

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