Overview

The Pastoral Leadership BSc program from the Liberty University will receive the foundational training you need to be successful.

Pursue our pastoral leadership degree, and you will be well equipped to serve God and others in a position of leadership within the Church. Take the next step in living out God’s calling on your life today.

In the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, we make sure our students have the biblical foundation needed to succeed in any ministry field. You’ll take courses like inductive Bible study, hermeneutics, and Old and New Testament theology.

With a degree in pastoral leadership, you’ll get all the valuable training you need to succeed as a pastor. Some of your coursework will be on topics like church planting and development, family ministry, and pastoral duties.

Additionally, you’ll receive real hands-on experience before you graduate! You can take advantage of practicums in the following areas: small groups, outreach, and leadership. Plus, you’ll intern with a church to find out what it’s really like to work as a pastor.

Career Opportunities:

Administrative pastor
Children’s pastor
Christian education director
Church recreation director
Evangelist
Missions pastor
Senior/associate pastor
Young adults minister

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pastoral Epistles and Leadership Development
Inductive Bible Study
Acts
Romans
New Testament Theology
Old Testament Theology
Hermeneutics
Church Planting and Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-18 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-19 00:00:00 , International

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International students: We recommend that you apply at least three months before the semester in which you plan to attend begins.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Leadership View 472 other Bachelors in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.15

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:

Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college

GED scores (if applicable)

Consistency and trends of grades

Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT

Essay submission

50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:

High School GPA: 3.15-3.83

SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220

ACT composite: 20-27

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Tuition Fee

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International

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lynchburg

942 - 1540 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Lynchburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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