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Enroll in this organizational leadership degree online and advance professional opportunities. Prepare to contribute to the business world as a way to further local church ministry and international missions. Students are able to demonstrate an understanding of the role, place, and scope of business nationally and internationally as well as knowing how to integrate a biblical worldview in the practice of business. Graduates of this online ministry degree are ready to work in the corporate and non-profit sectors of business, working as effective leaders in the business environment while contributing to a Christian worldview and Christian ministry.

As you earn a ministry degree online you will benefit from the flexibility that allows you to study when and where it is convenient. At the same time, its smaller size ensures more personal contact with professors.

This online biblical studies degree provides students with a basic understanding of the biblical text and prepares them to interpret scripture using appropriate hermeneutical and historically informed principles as well as to communicate biblical truth. Take courses in general education and biblical studies. The curriculum likely includes such courses as:

• Old Testament Survey I
• New Testament Survey I
• The Church
• Personal Evangelism & Discipleship

As you earn your biblical studies degree online, you will be able to study on your own schedule and wherever it is convenient. Learn at a distance but never feel alone with professors who encourage personal contact.

Start your higher education journey in a Christian environment as you gain introductory skills with this online divinity degree. You will learn to:

• Communicate biblical truth according to basic hermeneutical principles
• Formulate theological beliefs
• Demonstrate leadership skills in Christian ministry
• Demonstrate a Great Commission perspective

Graduates are prepared to serve in local churches, evangelism, international or North American missions, or denominational service.  

Since this program is offered 100% online, you can study when and where it is convenient. At the same time, its smaller size allows for more personal contact with professors.

Combine counseling and ministry with this online pastoral counseling degree. It teaches psychology from historical and biblical perspectives. The curriculum provides a philosophical, ideological, and theological basis of knowledge in the sufficiency of Scripture and its interpretation of counseling and soul care. Graduates are prepared to serve the biblically mandated mission and ministries of the local church.

Courses will likely include:

• Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling
• Theological Basis for Biblical Counseling
• Biblical Counseling and the Psychologies
• Marriage and Family Counseling
• Contemporary Issues in Counseling

The online BA in Biblical Studies degree program from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provides students with an increased understanding of the biblical text and prepares them to interpret scripture using appropriate hermeneutical and historically informed principles as well as communicate biblical truth. Take courses in general education, biblical studies, and electives. A Biblical Core includes topics, such as:

• Old and New Testament surveys
• Evangelism and discipleship
• Ethics
• Christian doctrine

Students who are members of a Southern Baptist Church are eligible for a tuition discount. 

The online BA in Christian Ministry degree program from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provides students with a solid foundation of general education, biblical, and Christian ministry courses. Complete a general education core, along with biblical, Christian ministry, and elective coursework. Topics of study can include, but are not limited to:

• Pastoral care and ministry
• Church administration
• Christian doctrine
• Entrepreneurial leadership

Students who are members of a Southern Baptist Church are eligible for a tuition discount. 

Prepare for a career ministering in urgent areas with this online theology degree. You will gain biblical, theological, and practical knowledge in these areas. Graduates are leaders in churches or para-church ministries.  

Customize this online theology degree by choosing from a plethora of emphasis areas. Some of the emphasis options include:

• Missions 
• Discipleship 
• Christian education  
• Worship ministries 
• Biblical counseling

For those who choose to further their education, these credits can be applied toward the Master of Divinity or select other master’s degrees.

Studying the Bible cross-culturally with this online degree in intercultural studies builds skills in communication and leadership. You will learn to use theology and history to interpret Scripture. All courses are designed in the context of a mission, preparing graduates for careers in missions.  

Customize your degree by choosing a curriculum track:

• Standard
• Fusion-Masters

The Standard option is offered 100% online but the Fusion-Masters option is a hybrid degree that requires weekly in-person meetings with missions faculty. All students complete practicum courses to round out their curriculums.

Combine counseling and ministry with this online pastoral counseling degree that teaches the principles and methods of biblical counseling. Learn secular and integrative counseling models based on biblical and historical perspectives. Graduates are ready to address common counseling problems and challenges using methods of biblical counseling. They are ready to take on positions in local churches, biblical counseling centers, and wider ministry settings.

This online pastoral counseling degree does not prepare students for state licensure.

The online MA in Christian Education degree program from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is foundational for entrance into advanced degree programs in education and prepares students for disciple-making ministries in the church as well as ministries in their communities, missions, denominational work, and other related ministries. Courses cover topics such as:

• Old and New Testament
• Theology
• Teaching principles
• Biblical leadership and church administration
• Ministry

Students who are members of a Southern Baptist Church qualify for a tuition discount.

Use hermeneutical and exegetical excellence to enrich your understanding of Scripture as you earn this online biblical studies degree. You will study Scripture’s context and original languages as you prepare for a career in Christian discipleship. Other students may use these online biblical studies degrees to teach ministries or further their theological educations. Courses use biblical, theological, and historical awareness to confess the Christian doctrine.  

Customize your degree by choosing an area of emphasis that matches your career goals and interests:

• Biblical Hebrew 
• Biblical Greek 
• Biblical theology 
• Biblical languages  

All credits can be applied toward the Master of Divinity degree or select other master’s degrees if you choose to further your education.

Advance or begin a career in ministry with this online religion degree. Or you can use this degree as a way to deepen your Christian knowledge just for yourself. You will learn to interpret Christian Scripture with hermeneutical and exegetical excellence and to formulate a practical and personal plan for Christian discipleship. Study the Christian doctrine with biblical, theological, and historical awareness, all as a means of preparing yourself to more effectively serve your church. This online religion degree can lead to further theological education with credits being applied toward the Master of Divinity degree or select other master’s degrees.

The online MDiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is designed to be the basic seminary degree for college graduates and the appropriate first professional degree for individuals who anticipate ordination. It prepares students to serve as pastors, evangelists, associate pastors, missionaries, or in other ministries that emphasize expository preaching, or teaching the Word of God. There are various concentrations offered to suit students’ personal interests and professional goals, some of which include:

• Biblical Languages
• Christian Education
• Church Planting
• Biblical Counseling
• Worship Ministries
• Student Ministry

Students who are members of a Southern Baptist Church qualify for a tuition discount.

Gain biblical and theological knowledge with this online theology degree. This knowledge is then used to interpret and apply scriptures more effectively using appropriate hermeneutical principles. Learn to formulate maturing theological convictions based on scripture and to initiate and maintain a practice of classical spiritual disciplines. Graduates will have developed a Great Commission perspective that finds expression in evangelism, missions, and commitment to local church ministry.  

Customize your degree by choosing an area of emphasis that suits your personal interests and professional goals. The options available are:

• Christian theology
• Historical theology 
• Apologetics and evangelism