With our Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership Degree Online, you can heed your calling to the specific type of ministry that you feel called to. Though there are differences between serving in church leadership and ministering in non-church settings, they both take a person with commitment, integrity, and heart. They also require specialized training, and that’s where Northwest University can help.
The online Bachelor in Ministry Leadership is designed for students who desire the broadest foundation upon which to build their ministry and who would like the option of advancing into a master’s degree. Our program is holistic and engaging, with an emphasis on a thorough core curriculum requirement coupled with two years of Bible, theology, and practical ministry courses.
Program Quick Facts
- 6 start dates per year: September, October, January, March, May, and July
- $435 per credit (2026–27)
- 120 credits
- 12 credits per semester (full-time attendance)
- 3 semesters per year equals 36 credits if attending full time
- $15,660 annual tuition costs (2026–27)
- Flexible, asynchronous program format
Hear From Our Faculty
Highest Accreditation
Not all online programs are accredited—something you never have to worry about at NU.
Exceptional Education
80+ years of experience and knowledge went into creating our online courses.
Faith Integration
Every course includes a component that helps you relate the subject to your faith.
Faculty Who Care
Our instructors are experts who love students and bring out their very best.
Why Choose An Online Bachelor Degree in Ministry Leadership at Northwest University?
- Expand biblical understanding and build exegetical skills.
- Present a carefully reasoned, coherent Christian worldview.
- Integrate biblical and theological knowledge with the practice of ministry and daily life.
- Build confidence, understanding, and skill in leading worship, administering ordinances of the church, caring for the suffering, and leading other ministry activities of encouragement and comfort.
- Learn through experience, self-reflection, critical thinking, sensitivity toward diversity, and personal prayer.
- Comprehend and apply effective leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Understand and utilize media, computing resources, and basic financial data.
- Communicate the gospel through effective strategies of evangelism, teaching, preaching, and discipleship.
View Course Descriptions
You can explore program details and course descriptions for this program in our academic catalog.
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