Why Major in Ministry?
Our world is changing, and you may discover your place in it is changing, too. If you find yourself called to serve, a ministry degree from Belmont can help you follow that calling.
Designed to meet the needs of adult students currently involved in ministry work or career changers looking to answer God's call, this degree prepares you to lead, care and serve from a strong biblical and theological foundation.
Ministry graduates are employed in a variety of settings, including churches, social service agencies, educational institutions and corporations concerned with ethical issues. The Bachelor's Degree in Ministry also provides a strong foundation for graduate-level coursework.
Am I an Adult Student?
Adult Degree applicants should be 24 years or older. However, exceptions for those under the age of 24 might include evidence of two years or more of military service, marriage or having a family of your own.
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What makes Adult Degree Programs special?
Education Designed to Elevate Your Career: Whatever adult degree program option you choose, a career-focused curriculum will help you elevate your current career or prepare you for new professional or personal opportunities.
Unique Tuition Discount for Adult Degree Program Students: Belmont is dedicated to offering access to high-quality education for busy adults. Students in Belmont’s Adult Degree Program receive more than a 60% discount off of the tuition cost that traditional Belmont students pay for the very same quality, private school education.
What You'll Learn
In addition to traditional courses in religion and church history, other innovative classes in the ministry degree focus on practical ministry, pastoral care, spiritual formation, leadership and more.
As you dive deep into your vocation, you will be equipped with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed for ministry work in today's world.
Program Details
Curious about your coursework? View requirements for this degree in the course catalog.
Who you are today is different than the person you were when you graduated from high school.
We recognize the student you are now: a working professional with extensive work and life experience. Our adult degree application process does not require the SAT or ACT, and we consider your professional experience and personal accomplishments as we review your application materials.
Career Possibilities
A ministry degree from Belmont can open the door to a wide range of opportunities. You may choose to serve in a church or other religious setting or use your faith-based skills to serve as a leader in a professional or non-profit setting.
Here are just a few career paths that you can consider pursuing as you follow your call to serve:
- Lead or Assistant Pastor
- Non-Profit Leader
- Children's Pastor
- Mission-Driven Business Leader
- Pastoral Care
- Missionary
- Chaplain
- Devotional Writer
- Counselor
Student Testimonial
“Finishing my degree at Belmont placed me in a position to apply for and qualify for jobs I would not otherwise have qualified for, and I have received two promotions since I graduated. It was also a platform to say, “Yes, I can do this” and continue on to earn my master's degree and my Ph.D. In my current job as Assistant Director of School Nutrition for Metro Nashville Public Schools, my ministry degree equipped me with the tools to tie other people into resources and allows me the opportunity to minister and show compassion every day.”
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