Online Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry at Kansas Christian College

If you feel called to lead in the church, serve in ministry, or bring Christian leadership into the workplace, the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry helps you build both a biblical foundation and practical ministry skills. Kansas Christian College’s Professional and Online Studies offers five-week undergraduate courses designed for working adults who want steady momentum without putting their lives on pause.

Highlights

Bachelor’s degree, 120 credit hours
Five-week courses
Emphasis options to match your calling
Bible and ministry training with leadership development
Pathways into graduate study, including accelerated options

Lead with Scripture, Calling, and Practical Ministry Skills

The Leadership and Ministry program is designed to equip students for meaningful service and leadership in local churches, faith-based organizations, and community ministry. You will strengthen your ability to interpret and communicate Scripture, develop ministry skills for real church and outreach contexts, and grow as a leader grounded in a Biblically based Christian worldview.

This program is designed for students seeking ministry preparation that is both spiritually grounded and practically applicable.

Choose an Emphasis that Fits Your Calling

All students complete the same Leadership and Ministry foundation. Your emphasis adds focused coursework that aligns with your ministry direction.

Biblical Studies Delve deeper into theology and biblical languages to enhance study, teaching, and research		Missions Prepare for cross-cultural ministry with foundations for missions, communication, and support raising		Organizational Leadership Develop leadership and management skills for church and ministry organizations, teams, and systems
	Pastoral Ministry Build pastoral competencies in preaching, counseling, care, and shepherding leadership		Youth Ministry Prepare to disciple and lead youth and families through mentorship, ministry strategy, and hands-on experience

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What You Will Learn and Be Able to Do

By the end of the program, students will be equipped to:

Interpret and proclaim Scripture with accuracy and clarity for diverse ministry settings.
Articulate your calling and apply biblical leadership principles with confidence in real ministry contexts.
Plan and lead church services and ministry activities using Scriptural guidance and effective leadership practices.
Integrate theological education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry experience into a holistic approach to Christian ministry.

What You Will Study

Your plan includes an associate-level foundation, the bachelor’s required core, and then emphasis courses. All undergraduate courses are offered in five-week terms through Kansas Christian College Professional and Online Studies.

Leadership and Ministry shared foundation

Associate core courses
College Success
Technology for College
College Writing and Research I
Introduction to Leadership
Philosophy and Worldview
College Writing and Research II
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Introduction to Psychology
Communication for Leaders
Personal Financial Management
Bible Study Methods
Principles of the Christian Life
World Civilizations
Environmental Science
Sharing and Defending the Christian Faith
Discipling and Mentoring the Christian Faith
Teaching the Christian Faith
Issues in Christian Leadership
Church History

Bachelor’s required core courses
Research and Concept Development Skills
Biblical Theology of Leadership
Working with Teams
Life of Christ
Personal and Social Ethics
Organizational Leadership
Theology of Holiness
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Marketplace Ministry

Emphasis courses

Choose one emphasis below.

Biblical Studies emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Fundamentals of Greek I
Fundamentals of Greek II
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Biblical Research Methodology
Research Project
Plus three additional elective courses

Missions’ emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Practice of Mission
Introduction to Missions
Biblical and Theological Foundations of Missions
Cross-Cultural Communication
Deputation Workshop
Plus three additional elective courses

Organizational Leadership emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Operations Management
Finance and Budgeting for Managers
Personnel Development
Mobilization of Volunteers
Management Essentials for Ministry
Plus three additional elective courses

Pastoral Ministry emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Biblical Counseling
Mobilization of Volunteers
Pastoral Care
Supervised Ministry Experience
Foundations of Biblical Preaching
Plus three additional elective courses

Youth Ministry emphasis
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Teaching and Preaching
Counseling Children, Youth, and Families
Evangelism and Discipleship of Youth
Supervised Ministry Experience
Strategies for Youth Ministry
Management Essentials for Ministry
Plus three additional elective courses

Finish Faster with Accelerated Pathways

If your goal is graduate-level ministry leadership, ask about accelerated options that can help you plan an efficient pathway from bachelor’s to master’s. Some students may be able to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s in about four years. Students entering with an associate degree may be able to position themselves for a master’s in a little over two years, depending on transfer credits, program fit, and course sequencing.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you need assistance choosing an emphasis, mapping your timeline, or developing a clear plan for ministry leadership, our admissions team is here to help.

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Note: Courses and program details are subject to change through normal academic processes.