The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry degree is a fully online 121 hour degree that prepares students for ministry in a variety of settings or for further study at the Master's level. Students in this degree complete a 24 hour Christian Ministry major and choose a minor from areas like Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Christian Education, Church Ministry, or Youth Ministry. Students may also choose to take some of the classes at one of the extension centers, through workshops on campus, or hybrid offerings.
The Associate in Christian Ministry degree is a fully online 70 hour degree that prepares students for ministry in a variety of settings or for further study at the Bachelors level. Students in this degree complete a 34 hour Christian Foundation core as well as 24 hours of General Education Core and 12 hours of free electives. Students may also choose to take some of the classes at one of the extension centers, through workshops on campus, or hybrid offerings.
The Certificate in Christian Ministry is designed to give a foundation of ministry training for a wide variety of callings. All three certificates are composed of classes that are also in the Associates and Bachelors degrees, so students completing the certificate can continue their studies without losing hours.
The Certificate in Biblical Studies is designed to focus on Biblical Studies courses and help students be able to rightly handle the Word of God.. All three certificates are composed of classes that are also in the Associates and Bachelors degrees, so students completing the certificate can continue their studies without losing hours.
The Certificate in in Christian Education is designed to focus on Christian Education courses helping prepare those who may be called into educational ministry. All three certificates are composed of classes that are also in the Associates and Bachelors degrees, so students completing the certificate can continue their studies without losing hours.
Tuition at NOBTS is signifantly lower than the national average. Download our tuition and fees HERE.
The Financial Aid Office offers a number of scholarships for full-time and part-time students at all levels of education.
The Caskey Center provides full tuition scholarships for Baptist bivocational/ small church ministers from selected states. These scholarships apply to certificate, undergraduate, or master's students in any NOBTS delivery system.
Students who have graduated from Baptist colleges and universities may qualify to receive up to 25% of their MDiv through our new Accelerated MDiv program, regardless of specialization.
Instead of paying for seminary up front each semester, NOBTS offers a monthly payment plan that divides tuition into more manageable installments.
NOBTS has affordable campus housing options for single students, married couples, and families with rates that are typically half the cost of living in the city.
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