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Bachelor of Biblical Studies
An advanced biblical studies pathway with six ministry concentrations.
11 courses33 credit hours
$198Per 3-credit course
100% onlineBegin year-round
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Your tuition at a glance.
Published bachelor’s course tuition, before additional fees and books.
Courses in this program
11 courses
Pay by individual course
$2,178
11 courses × $198 per course
Published paid-in-full tuition
$1,500
Save $678 on course tuition
Additional fees & your individual plan +
There are no application, Degree Completion Plan, or graduation fees. Transcript requests are $10. Required books and other program-specific costs may apply.
Your Degree Completion Plan confirms the courses you need and any approved transfer credit. Admissions can confirm how these affect your individual cost. The totals above use the full published course count.
Multi-course and paid-in-full payments are nonrefundable. Paying by individual course remains available.
Build on your previous biblical or college-level education with focused preparation for Christian service. Choose a concentration that fits your ministry goals.
Admission requirements
Applicants may qualify with a biblical diploma or an associate degree in any field. If you do not yet meet these requirements, explore the AISOM pathway.
Choose a concentration below to see its focus and who it is for. Your interests and the people you want to serve can help you decide.
Choose an option to see its focus and who it suits, or compare the choices together.
A quick way to decide
If you want broad church ministry preparation, start by exploring Pastoral Ministry. If you feel drawn to a particular area of service, compare that concentration with it.
Select a concentration to explore the kind of ministry it prepares you for.
Pastoral Ministry
Preach, shepherd, and lead.
What you will study
A broad preparation for church ministry, with study in preaching, pastoral care, biblical interpretation, evangelism, servant leadership, and church growth.
Who it is for
You want to serve as a pastor, help lead a church, plant a church, or develop a broad foundation for caring for a congregation.
Choose this if
You are drawn to preaching Scripture, guiding believers, and helping a local church grow in spiritual health.
Study Christian counseling principles, ethics, listening and counseling techniques, crisis care, marriage, adolescents, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
Who it is for
You are drawn to one-to-one care, biblical encouragement, pastoral support, and helping people through personal or family challenges.
Choose this if
You want your studies to center on caring for hurting people and offering thoughtful, Scripture-grounded guidance.
Explore biblical worship, the Psalms, creativity, Christian music history, songwriting, worship leading, and a music ministry practicum.
Who it is for
You already have a basic musical background and want to develop the biblical and ministry side of serving as a worship leader, musician, or Christian creative.
Choose this if
You are drawn to helping people worship God through music, creativity, and thoughtful worship leadership.
