Bachelor of Arts in Divinity
Fayetteville, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts in Divinity at Manna University originated as Manna Christian College (1978), founded by Jerry Daley. The degree trains students for local church leadership in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Practical Ministry. It requires 121 credit hours and a Leadership in Action practicum. Objectives include engaging Scripture and redemption in Christ, exploring theological implications for life and church, and developing communication and ministry skills and historical-philosophical knowledge.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as pastor, associate pastor, youth minister, worship leader, chaplain, church administrator, or continue to graduate study and enter nonprofit leadership or religious education.
The B.A. Divinity degree is suited to the student who desires extensive training for the purpose of leadership in the local church. Courses have been aligned in three specific disciplines: Biblical Studies, Theology, and Practical Ministry. In addition to the 121 credit hours of academic studies, students are required to fulfill the Leadership in Action requirement.
Objectives
- Confront the student with the Word of God proclaiming humanity's alienation from God and God's work of redemption in Christ (Bible) and explore ramifications of this Gospel for the student's personal life and the work of the Church in the world (theology).
- Equip the student with the tools to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Bring about the student's increased understanding of the world in which one lives, including history and philosophy.
- Give the student a sense of preparedness by providing practical ministry experience.
