Undergraduate
120 cr
B.A. in Biblical Studies
Build a biblical and theological foundation for ministry, teaching, missions, or graduate study.
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Online Christian degrees for ministry and leadership
Earn Your Christian Degree Without Stepping Away From Your Calling
Earn a ministry-centered Christian degree 100% online, at your pace, without stepping away from your family, work, church, or mission field. LCU equips believers with biblical depth, Spirit-filled formation, and practical ministry training for effective living and ministry.
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Admissions pathways
Which path sounds like you?
Ministry leadersDeepen your biblical foundation while continuing to preach, lead, serve, and shepherd.
Future undergraduatesBegin or complete a Christian degree built around Scripture, formation, and flexible online study.
Christian counselorsPrepare for pastoral, church-based care with clear non-clinical and non-licensure boundaries.
Educators and family leadersStrengthen teaching, discipleship, children's ministry, and intergenerational formation.15+
Degree programs and credentials
100%
Online and self-paced
6/6/3
Undergrad, graduate, doctoral pathways
Eph. 4:12
Equipping the saints for ministry
Who LCU serves
A serious Christian education for more than one kind of student.
You may be preparing for your first degree, returning to school after years of ministry, or looking for training that helps you serve better where God has already placed you.
Ministry leadersDeepen your biblical foundation while continuing to preach, lead, serve, and shepherd.
Future undergraduatesBegin or complete a Christian degree built around Scripture, formation, and flexible online study.
Christian counselorsPrepare for pastoral, church-based care with clear non-clinical and non-licensure boundaries.
Educators and family leadersStrengthen teaching, discipleship, children's ministry, and intergenerational formation.
Missionaries and church plantersStudy across time zones with coursework that travels with the mission instead of interrupting it.Program finder
Find the degree that fits your calling.
From bachelor's study to doctoral preparation, every program is designed for online learners who want biblical depth, ministry skill, and faithful service.
Graduate
72-90 cr
Master of Divinity
Deepen theological, pastoral, and leadership preparation for long-term ministry.
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Graduate
36 crNon-licensure*
M.A. in Christian Counseling
Offer advanced pastoral care with biblical depth, ethical boundaries, and referral wisdom.
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Doctoral
30-36 cr
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Leadership & Care
Lead complex ministry contexts through applied scholarship, care, and organizational change.
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Why Landmark
Ministry education built for the life you already lead.
LCU students are often pastors, parents, ministry volunteers, marketplace leaders, missionaries, and working adults. The learning model is designed around that reality.
100% online and self-paced
Study when your season allows, with a path built for working adults, ministry families, and global learners.
Biblically grounded
Courses integrate Scripture, doctrine, prayer, Christian ethics, and practical ministry application.
Spirit-filled formation
The goal is more than information. LCU forms leaders for holy living, service, mission, and faithful witness.
Human guidance
Admissions counselors, instructors, and advisors help you map the right program, pace, and next step.
How it works
A clear path from interest to first course.
You do not need to have every answer before talking with admissions. Tell us where you are, and we will help map the right next step.
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Request information and tell us about your calling.
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Choose a program path with help from an admissions counselor.
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Set a study pace and payment plan that fits your season.
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Begin online courses through the LCU learning portal.
Faith and formation
Built for the first students who want to help shape the story.
LCU is growing as a ministry-focused online university for students who need biblical depth, flexible study, and practical formation from the beginning. Early students receive direct admissions guidance while the school continues building a faithful academic community.
More than information.
LCU integrates Scripture, theology, prayer, spiritual formation, leadership, and applied ministry so students can bring learning directly into the places God has called them.
Asterisked programs prepare students for church and faith-based ministry roles.
Tuition and flexibility
Accessible Christian education without unnecessary barriers.
With online delivery, flexible pacing, transfer credit consideration, prior learning review, and payment plan options, students can take the next step without putting life or ministry on hold.
Your next chapter can start with one conversation.
Tell us about your calling, your timeline, and the questions you are carrying. An admissions counselor will help you explore the right path.