Earn Your B.A. in Christian Ministry

Transform your desire to serve others and your heart for Christ into a meaningful career. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry can prepare you to become a minister or serve another area of ministry. You can build a strong foundation in biblical and theological studies along with the skill set needed to become well trained equipped for your unique calling. You’ll also build your faith as you examine the ministry of Christ through the gospels and gain strategies for sharing God’s Word.

  1. Study the Old and New Testaments alongside historical context and cultural background.
  2. Develop marketable skills used in ministry such as coaching, mentoring, and communication.
  3. Gain practical strategies for evangelism and missions.
  4. Learn how to respond to common objections to the Christian faith.

Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how Regent University can help you achieve your goals.

Locations: Online, On Campus
Total Credit Hours: 120+
Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

  • Associate Pastor
  • Bible Study Leader
  • Children’s & Youth Ministry
  • Church Administration
  • Human Services
  • Missions Work
  • Parachurch Ministry
  • Religious Education
  • Worship Leader
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential

If you’re ready to reach for personal excellence, advance in your career, and change lives for the better, our exceptional top-ranked degree programs—offered online and on campus in Virginia Beach—can help you:

Sharpen Your Skills

Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.

Expand Your Opportunities

Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.

Deepen Your Faith

Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.

Increase Your Impact

Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.

Degree Finder

Discover the degree program that aligns with your interests, career goals, and calling.

Ranked Among Top National Universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2025
A +

Campus Rating

Niche, 2025
Top 15

Largest Divinity Programs in the Nation/World among all ATS-accredited Seminaries

ats.edu, 2022-2023
# 1

Best Online Christian College in America

Bible College Online , 2024

Experience the Regent Difference

Regent is here to help you navigate your educational journey, focusing on faith, community, skills employers seek, and real-world experience.

Scholarships

Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.
  • 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
  • Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
  • Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs

Online Classes

Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.
  • Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
  • Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
  • Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!

Military Support

Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.
  • Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
  • VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
  • Academic advising and tutoring
  • Free career coaching and employment services
  • Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students

*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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2LT Whitney Mathis

M. Div., 2020

"I received a direct commission to the U.S. Army Reserves in the rank of Second Lieutenant on April 10, 2019. The decision to pursue a military career came as a result of my prayerfully discerning a clear call from God to join ministry, specifically through military chaplaincy during this time."

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Boniface Odong

M.Div., 2017

"I want to take what Regent taught me back to Uganda in a language they can easily understand and relate to."

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Matthew Chandler

M.Div., 2020

"I experienced the Regent difference after visiting some of the best known seminaries. The faculty here prayed over each prospective student and laid hands on each of us. The Holy Spirit confirmed for me that day the Regent School of Divinity was where I needed to be."