Master's degree
The Associate of Arts in Bible and Ministry at Bethel University is a 60-credit undergraduate program designed to equip students with foundational biblical knowledge, practical ministry skills, and spiritual formation for Christian leadership and service. This degree supports both immediate application in ministry settings and future academic pursuits in theology, Christian leadership, or ministry-related fields.
Students engage in coursework in biblical interpretation, Christian ethics, theology, church history, and ministry practice. The curriculum promotes integration of faith with life and leadership and includes applied learning opportunities to prepare students for service in pastoral ministry, missions, nonprofit work, or church leadership.
Each student is assigned a professional academic advisor, and the online format provides flexible access while fostering spiritual growth and peer engagement.
High school or GED with a cumulative score of 50+. Asset testing for reading, writing, and math must be taken. If math and writing classes are transferred in, Asset testing is not required for those categories. If 30 credits are being transferred in, a high school or GED transcript is not required.
No set deadline is required. Applicants must complete the admissions package before they can be registered for classes. This process can take as little as a few days to complete.