

Eastern's online BA in Youth Ministry Leadership is designed to equip working adults for impactful, relevant youth ministry. Our faculty are experienced practitioners who bring to the classroom "in-the-trenches" expertise combined with cutting-edge youth ministry scholarship.
Program Details
- Location: Main Campus: St. Davids; Online
- Delivery: Online
- Length: Approximately 2 years (dependent on transfer credits and courseload per term)
- Enrolling New Students: Every 7 weeks. Apply online for free!
- Cost: View our affordable tuition rates. Plus, if you already have a degree from EU, check out our Alumni Discount!
- Financial Aid: Many of our adult undergraduate students qualify for significant federal and state financial aid, partner grants, and military benefits. Submit your FAFSA to determine your eligibility.
Online Youth Ministry Degree
- Designed for working professionals
- Online classes with one week-long residency in late May (not required of Young Life partner students). This course will include traveling to various ministry sites to interact with youth ministry professionals in the field.
- Small, student-focused classes
- Expert faculty who are experienced practitioners. Our professors bring to the classroom practical expertise as well as youth ministry scholarship.
- Multicultural learning perspective
- Named one of the Best Online Programs by US News and an Adult Undergrad Top Degree by Abound: Finish College
“If you're considering youth ministry as a calling in your life and you have yet to finish your undergraduate degree, Eastern's program is a great way for you to do this. It allowed me to stay in the church that I'm serving and support my family, while getting the necessary tools to be a great youth minister.”