Prepare to Lead
UNW’s fully online BS in Ministry degree allows you to continue in your career or ministry while gaining the tools you need to lead organizations, communicate effectively, and make an impact for Christ.
Pursue your BS in Ministry degree—fully online.
Prepare to lead with a BS in Ministry degree with a concentration in Christian Studies from the University of Northwestern. With this degree, you will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of God and His calling on your life
- Acquire a growing knowledge of how identity in Christ and self-knowledge impact self and ministry
- Learn to integrate theology and theory to minister effectively in a globalized world
- Be equipped to develop, design, and implement Christian ministry in various ministry contexts
About the BS in Ministry
With Northwestern’s 100% online Ministry degree, you will learn skills foundational to successful ministry, including spiritual formation, relational ministry, teaching ability, and leadership influence. These skills are highly sought after in a variety of nonprofit, leadership, and ministry contexts.
You will also receive a strong foundation in biblical and theological studies through a Christian Studies concentration. This combination of preparation in practical ministry and biblical and theological studies is a common requirement for ministry licensure in many denominations.
MINISTRY COURSES INCLUDE:
- Christian Formation for Ministry Practice
- Relationships
- Ministry in a Globalized World
- Leadership in Ministry
- Care and Counseling in Ministry
BIBLE COURSES INCLUDE:
- Biblical Theology
- Biblical Interpretation for Study
- Old Testament Studies
- New Testament Studies
- Christian Apologetics
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Learn how Northwestern's programs can advance your calling and career.
Accounting may be the right degree for you if you have:
HEADSTART ON MA IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
If you participate in the accelerated Graduate Track option toward the MA in Ministry Leadership while completing your BS in Ministry, you can complete up to 16 graduate credits during your undergraduate program, with only 20 additional credits required to complete your MA.
FOUNDATION FOR MASTER OF DIVINITY
If desired, this affordable program can also serve as the foundation for your Master of Divinity.
Other Ministry Degrees
The School of Theology and Ministry at Northwestern offers a variety of ministry degrees to meet you where you are.
GRADUATE DEGREES
- MA in Ministry Leadership
- MA in Theological Studies
- Master of Divinity
ON-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
- Biblical & Theological Studies
- Intercultural Studies
- Ministry
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Pastoral Ministry
- Philosophy
- Youth and Emerging Adult Studies