Overview

Students of the Ministry Leadership concentration from Samford University also take courses in Bible, theology, Christian history, and sociology that develop their knowledge and skills in areas vital to ministry. Most students choose to participate in a semester-long internship for academic credit during their senior year that provides hands-on ministry experience, an opportunity to explore their calling, and job-preparation activities.

Students prepare for many forms of ministry through this concentration. They will understand their call to ministry and be formed personally, spiritually, and professionally. They will be skilled in biblical, historical, and theological study. They will grasp the dynamics of congregational ministry and leadership. They will be able to write sermons and to preach effectively. They will understand how faith grows and changes throughout peoples’ lives. They will also gain expertise in missions, pastoral care, and worship.

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Through internships, directed research, challenging courses, and hands-on advising, Samford religion majors sharpen their skills and knowledge in religious studies and ministry. They have the opportunity to preach weekly through Samford Sunday, learn archaeology by participating in our excavations in Israel, and develop research skills in independent studies. Students graduate prepared to be leaders in today’s complex religious world.

Career Opportunities

children’s minister
college minister
communications director
missionary
pastor
professor
senior pastor
service learning facilitator
social worker
teacher
therapist
worship pastor
youth pastor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creation & Covenant in the Old Testament
Studies in the Psalms & Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament
Wisdom in the Bible and Beyond
Studies in the Prophets
Gods & Monsters: The Religions & Cultures of the Ancient Near East
Jesus and the Gospels

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

Christian Studies Leadership View 392 other Bachelors in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed International Undergraduate Application
$40 application fee
Official government documentation (passport, visa)
Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $42,120)
Translated and notarized transcript (if your high school study was done abroad)
WES Course by Course Evaluation
ECE Course by Course Evaluation
Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
English proficiency tests
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

40760 USD / year

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Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Homewood

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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