Online Ministry Degrees: If Faith is Thy Fate!

Gone are the days when only the most introverts used to heed the call of their faith and commit themselves to the service of God and church. Now joining the church has become so popular that more and more schools are offering degree programs in religious studies online as well. Degrees of associate, masters and even doctorate in ministerial studies are now available online, as well as numerous certificate courses. Almost all of these programs are designed to provide students the fundamentals of Biblical knowledge and equip them with the necessary organizational and leadership skills for leading their flock towards true religious redemption.

 

In today’s melting pot of multiple religions, there duties of a ministerial position have changed drastically and an online ministry degree will help and guide you towards holding on to your true Christian identity while still merging in with the rest of the multi-cultural and multi-religious world. 

So now that you have decided to pursue your ministry degree online here are some of the highlights you need to be sure of: 

·         Make sure the school you are enrolling in for your online ministry degree is fully accredited- Regionally by HLC and ABHE

·         The study schedule is flexible and available online 24/7

·         Online degrees are generally cheaper to pursue then on-campus ones, so make sure its low cost

·         Make sure that the curriculum is a balanced blend of practical field work as well as theory

·         Get to know your online course mates and faculty and engage them in online discussions 

Description of an online Associate of Arts in Leadership and Ministry:

For Admission in an associates program of online ministry degree, you need to submit an application along with an official transcript and a ministry reference as wall as a 2.3 minimum GPA. 

Students who opt for an associate of arts in leadership and ministry are usually aiming for a life spent in the service of the church. In this program students are taught to think in terms of the biblical aspects of life, develop spirituality in themselves and their flock and polish their interpersonal skills while engaging with the world around them. The curriculum is a blend of practical and theoretical knowledge gained through comprehensive classroom discussions and interactions with faculty and peers, along with extensive internship at a community church or para-church agency.

Description of an online Masters in Leadership and Ministry degree:

Admission in this degree program are more or less the same as associates degree program. Students need to have official transcripts along with ministry references and a minimum GPA of 2.0. This degree program is specifically for students who are looking to get involved in the church as a vocation. Students are put through a rigorous training out in the real world of preaching and implanting the word of God in the minds of the distracted flock, balanced with in-depth engagement of their minds and soul in the theoretical aspects of the Bible. On gradation, these ministers can be deemed true servants of the Lord.