LeTourneau University's undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry equips you for effective ministry both philosophically and practically. Whether you're looking to finish your degree, pave the way toward graduate studies, position yourself for acceptance into seminary or bolster your bi-vocational ministry, LeTourneau prepares you to reach your goals. Regardless of your ministerial goals, from youth or worship leadership to ministry administration or missions, you will graduate ready to apply your biblical knowledge and passion for ministry to individuals, churches and the world.

LeTourneau University's Biblical Studies and Ministry degree program fits your work schedule and your busy life. Earn your degree entirely online, via an interactive and rich online environment. The degree has an emphasis on Christian Ministry courses, while also providing essential frameworks for biblical and theological formation.  It offers excellent preparation for students considering vocational ministry in church, parachurch, and missional settings. This degree offers less general education courses and more general electives.

A CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP, MISSIONS AND DOCTRINE

Our curriculum provides comprehensive biblical instruction and ministerial training through courses such as Life & Teachings of Christ, Contemporary World Missions, Worship Leadership and Christian Doctrine - all taught by faculty members with diverse denominational backgrounds and proven theological credentials.

• Utilize the standard tools and proper methods to effectively study, interpret and apply the Bible to real-life situations
• Greater understanding of the historical, cultural and geographical developments of both the Old and New Testament
• Practical skills such as planning, speaking, teaching, leading and developing relationships appropriate for ministry
• Biblical Studies and Ministry majors participate in a capstone course that focuses on the integration of faith and a biblical worldview into life and work

STRONG ACADEMIC ORIENTATION

LeTourneau's Theology and Vocation programs feature engaging and interesting courses, reflecting up-to-date scholarship of the class' subject matter. Experiencing scripture in this way allows students to understand its contemporary significance while also respecting its history.

FACULTY WITH STRONG ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS AND MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE

Most of our faculty have terminal degrees, are engaged in shaping scholarship, and have served in various ministry settings here in the US as well as abroad. Members of the Theology and Vocation faculty serve in ministry settings of various kind; so, the faculty has a rich experience and understands the needs and contexts of our students who serve in ministry settings.

FLEXIBLE FORMATS

The Bachelor of Biblical Studies and Ministry degree is offered completely online. Our online format offers the flexibility to tailor the degree to your needs along with 7 and 15-week courses for accelerated completion.