31 Online Theology and Divinity BA Degree Programs

The Christian Studies degree provides solid preparation for adult students seeking careers in church or parachurch ministry.

The Intercultural Ministry Division seeks to guide the student in developing a biblical theology and biblical philosophy of missions and providing practical vocational preparation for cross-cultural ministry, whether at home or abroad.

The General Christian Studies degree provides the student with a 4-year degree with a major in Bible. Besides a broad survey of general education courses, the student will also select a minor which will focus on the particular area of ministry suitable for the student.

This degree offers strong foundational preparation for any of the four bachelor’s degrees in ministry at Nyack College. It also offers strong liberal arts preparation for the transition to a four-year degree program at any academic institution. Additionally, this degree program offers preliminary training in biblical preaching and teaching.

The Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies goal is to prepare undergraduate students as lay leaders or vocational ministers for educational leadership in local churches, linked to the GCU’s vision to glory God by equipping them with biblical principles and a Christian worldview.

The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry program is designed to prepare leaders with little or no prior theological training to provide pastoral leadership for a congregation. It prepares students for diaconal or other non-ordained ministries within the church and can be used as a route to ordained ministry, pre-seminary training, or graduate theological studies. This 126-credit program provides a general overview of theology and skills for congregational and other ministry contexts.

This core program trains you for ministry in the local church and provides instruction and experience in preaching, Bible study, pastoral leadership, and evangelism.

The Bachelor of Arts in Religion with a Ministry minor is designed to prepare students to serve in local churches or other Christian work and ministry forms.

the Church Ministries Division exists to teach and train men and women called to the teaching ministry of the Church so they may disciple believers in the faith, in maturity, and in-service – whether that ministry is to adults, teenagers, or children. Children and Family Ministry, Student Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, and Ministry Leadership are the second majors offered within this program.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry prepares, equips, and forms Christian students for ministry in Christian congregations as pastors and other ministry leaders.

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Archaeology degree program will acquaint the student with a broad perspective of Biblical Archaeology. The program consists of eight courses which are the equivalent of forty hours of study. Texts must be selected from the list of Authorized Textbooks provided. Although all textbooks may be ordered simultaneously, assignments must be submitted one at a time.

Objectives Identify and develop a Christ-centered personal image with a strong leadership foundation to change the world by advancing the Kingdom of God Develop leaders to reach their potential in service, including mentoring, diverse teams, understanding and communicating the Word of God. Provide practical ministry opportunities that transform individuals and/or organizations.

The Transformational Church Leadership Program is designed to produce a church leadership that is equipped to affect positive spiritual and socio-economic transformation of the church and the community through the church.

The mental health climate in our current society demonstrates the ever growing need for sound Biblical mental health counseling. In our post-pandemic world, the need is even greater. Our program is designed to train and equip leaders who are knowledgeable and experienced in the skills necessary to counsel those who suffer beyond the common every day struggles.

BACHELOR OF ARTS in Christian Ministry is a 129 credit hours program in leadership development, practical ministry training, scholarly biblical knowledge, advanced preparation for continued education and employment, internship capstone.