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Online Bachelor's Degrees in Religion & Theology

For career-minded individuals who are guided by principles and faith, online bachelor's degrees in religion and theology provide an academic basis for a career in the cloth. Religious and theological leaders perform a variety of spiritual duties related to a specific denomination or faith. From infant baptisms to performing last rites, religion and theology leaders are a critical component of society.

Private education is another popular employment niche for religion and theology degree holders. There are hundreds of faith-based educational institutions throughout the country looking for well-educated instructors.

In preparation for online bachelor's degree in religion and theology, courses in sociology, history, and civics are smart choices. In addition to the basic college curriculum, online bachelor's degrees in this field also require focused training in the history and development of the world's religions.

The employment landscape looks promising for professionals in the religion and theology fields. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, religious leaders and theologians held 422,000 jobs in 2004, and positions for clergy members are expected to grow steadily in the coming years. This increase is sparked by the opening of new churches and worship centers throughout the country, as well as religious mission opportunities in countries outside the United States.


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Grand Canyon University
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders. GCU provides regionally accredited degree programs with an academically-challenging, values-based curriculum from a Christian heritage context.

Graduates of Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in Applied Ministry will be able to utilize biblical studies as the foundation, and an understanding of theology and Christian history as the framework, for communicating the Christian message of reconciliation to various audiences.
  • BA Christian Studies Biblical/Theological Studies Emphasis
  • BA in Christian Leadership
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership
Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine's Division of Graduate & Professional Studies provides a quality college education for working adults who seek an alternative to traditional on-campus study. Saint Joseph's College offers the following online bachelor degree in religious education:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Adult Religious Education
    This distance learning program provides religious education ministers and others with sound theological foundations and basic ministerial skills. Completion of the degree prepares students to fill the church's need for professional adult educators in parishes, small faith communities and congregations. It is intended for laity involved in adult religious education.
Saint Joseph's College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Andrews University
Andrews University offers the following distance education bachelors degree program:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Religion
Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Baptist College of Florida
The Baptist College of Florida the following biblical studies bachelors degree program online:
  • Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Briercrest Bible College (Canada)
Briercrest Bible College offers the following degree program in a combination of internet and distance education formats:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
Courses are fully accredited by the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges at the college level and The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) at the graduate level.

Caldwell College
Caldwell College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. This external degree program is earned through independent guided study.

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Columbia Union College
Columbia Union College offers the following bachelors degrees by distance education:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology
    The program prepares one for pastoral ministry and is designed primarily for individuals who have years of pastoral experience in the field but whose circumstances prevent study in the traditional setting. It is structured to build on skills already acquired to provide in-depth mastery of biblical and doctrinal studies as well as practical skills.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Religion
    The program is designed for those who would like a religion degree for general purposes.
Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Adventist Accrediting Association of the Department of Education of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Crown College
Crown College offers the following Christian Ministry program online:
  • Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry
Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges.

Griggs University
Griggs University is the collegiate division of Home Study International and was founded to meet the needs of international students who have no access to an Adventist campus. Distance learning bachelor degree programs include:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Religion
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Church Business Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Religious Education
Accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities.

Judson College
Judson College offers the following bachelor degree programs by distance education:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
  • Bachelor of Ministry
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Master's College and Seminary (Canada)
Master's College and Seminary offers the following online bachelor degrees in theology and religious studies:
  • Bachelor of Theology: Pastoral Major
  • Bachelor of Religious Education: Pastoral Major
Accredited by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.

Northwestern College
Northwestern College offers several distance education bible study bachelors degree programs including:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Ministries
Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Prairie Bible Institute
The Prairie Bible Institute offers a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry through a combination of online and distance education courses. PBI is authorized by the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Alberta to grant degrees in divinity.

Southern Christian University
Southern Christian University offers the following online bachelor degree programs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Ministry
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Southwestern College
Southwestern College offers an online Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Pastoral Studies. Accredited by the by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Waterloo (Canada)
The University of Waterloo offers a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Religious Studies by distance education. The University of Waterloo is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education.

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