Online B.S. Christian Ministry Leadership

Overview of the Online B.S. Christian Ministry Leadership Program

Aspiring ministers and lay leaders in the church face significant obstacles to maximizing their potential. They need engaging and relevant education and solid biblical and theological training to prepare them for local church leadership. Churches need talent and discipleship resources to launch new ministries, engage communities, and develop effective disciple-makers. The Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry Leadership at IWU equips you to rise to the challenge, follow your call and begin working in local church and non-profit settings.

  • Highly affordable online ministry education
  • Apply your studies to your current ministry context
  • Courses are rooted in effective leadership theory and practice
  • Fulfills many requirements for ordination and a district license in The Wesleyan Church
  • Two tracks:
    • 120 credit hour program
    • 48 credit hour bachelor completion program

You’ll Learn To…

  • Lead people with strategic vision and concrete goals
  • Multiply disciples and equip other church leaders
  • Grow in spiritual maturity and shepherd others in their growth
  • Articulate theology in ways that result in transformation of lives

Career Options

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TUITION

CREDIT HOURS
120 Total
TUITION
$395/ Credit Hour *

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Courses

Below are some key courses in the program. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles below. For further information feel free to contact us. If you are interested in viewing all courses required to complete this bachelor program, click here.

MIN-240,BIL-310,BIL-420,MIN-455,MIN-477

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REQUIREMENTS

Click on each section to expand the different requirements for this program. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.

  • Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.

  • Completion of 120 semester hours.
  • Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Completion of 30 hours of general education as specified.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

START DATES

The Full Program at Indiana Wesleyan University has many convenient starts throughout the year. Listed below are the next available starts. If you don’t see a start that fits your schedule, connect with our enrollment team to see more future starts.

Accreditation

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

*Effective 07-01-2022 through 06-30-2023