100% Online. Flexibly Paced. Only $2,500-$7,500 Per Year.
Eastern's 100% Online BA in Ministry Leadership is designed to equip working adults for impactful, relevant ministry. Our faculty are experienced practitioners who bring real-world expertise to the classroom, combined with cutting-edge ministry scholarship.
Program Details:
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Delivery: Coursework can be completed at your own pace within 7-week terms
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Length: 2-4 years depending on if you have an Associate degree or previous credits.
- Around 36 credits are required in the major (depending on credit evaluation) and 120 credits are required to graduate (including general education requirements).
- Enrolling New Students: Every 7 Weeks starting August 2024. Apply online today!
- Cost: Only $2,500-$7,500 out of pocket per year! Learn more below.
“Eastern’s program allowed me to apply valuable ministry and leadership skills and knowledge to my own context of Young Life. Through the program, my dependence on and relationship with the Lord grew as well. Earning my degree at Eastern through this program was an excellent experience and absolutely the right choice for me.”
Christ-Centered Community. Nationally Ranked University.
- A Diverse and Christ-Centered Community: We actively seek to create a community where individuals from various backgrounds and Christian traditions find a place to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. Professors encourage open dialogue, respectful discussion, and critical thinking, allowing students to explore and express their theological beliefs while engaging with those of their peers.
- Biblical, Theological, and Practical: Eastern’s holistic approach to ministry education is to help our students be well-grounded, educated, and prepared to do the work to which they are called through the development of minds, hearts, and hands. While we aim to gain historical appreciation for ministry approaches over the years, our desire is to prepare students to be ministry leaders of the future, equipped to identify current and relevant cultural trends and respond accordingly.
- Strategic Partnerships: Our program has multiple partnerships with some of the most influential organizations in ministry, giving students unique opportunities to experience and learn from some of the best minds in ministry.
- Study Abroad Options: Our university has established programs with institutions all over the globe, including renowned Ministry, Theology, and Bible programs. This provides opportunities for students to explore and study within a global context for faith and ministry.
- Job Placement: Eastern is recognized by churches, camps, ministries, and denominational leaders as one of the top schools for ministry training. We are a primary location for recruitment, and our faculty prides themselves on assisting our graduates with job placement and support.
Careers
Pastor, Youth/Children’s Ministry Director, Missionary, Executive of a Christian Non-Profit, Parachurch ministry, Camp/Retreat Center Director, Chaplaincies, and excellent preliminary work for those considering seminary.
