Accredited Ministry Degrees Online
Get your degree in ministry by taking accredited online classes.
Nazarene Bible College was the first Nazarene institution of higher education to offer electronically mediated course delivery and has been offering online education since 1998. NBC continues to lead the way in offering courses available to anyone-anytime-anywhere in the world.
A B.A.Min. major can be taken in Bible and Theology, Christian Counseling (campus only), Christian Educational Ministries, Counseling for Christian Ministries (online only), Music Ministries, or Pastoral Ministries.
The A.A.L.M. degree offers concentrations in Church Ministries, Christian Educational Ministries, Early Education Ministries, and Music Ministries.
Flexible Christian Education
NBC has an open enrollment policy and individuals can begin classes year-round. New online classes start approximately every seven weeks. See our admission instructions for easy admission. Apply now—there is no application fee.
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There are no campus requirements, as all online courses are considered to be classes in residence—complete your entire degree online!
NBC accepts the transfer of credits from properly accredited institutions. For specific information on the transfer of credits, see the college Catalog. We will be happy to evaluate previous college transcripts to give a clear picture of what courses will transfer.
NBC is approved for federal financial aid grants and student loans. This, along with institutional scholarships, makes attending college possible for everyone. Click here to learn more about financial aid.
Learn from experienced pastors.
You will be learning pastoral skills from active and retired experienced pastors. Our dedicated professors incorporate real-life experiences into their courses and teach from the perspective of people who know the ropes in pastoral ministry. Pastors teaching pastors ... share the experiences and feel the passion of those who have discovered the path to excellence in ministry.
Earn Your Accredited Degree in the Comfort of Your Home.
Online education proven to work!
NBC continues to lead the way in offering Christian courses online which makes them available to anyone, anytime, anywhere in the world. This year NBC will offer over 100 different catalog courses, with 50 different classes offered in each of seven six-week-long online sessions. These classes can lead to a baccalaureate degree or to fulfillment of the educational requirements for ordination within the Church of the Nazarene or Christian school teacher certification though the Association of Christian Schools International.
While the national average of those who begin an online class and finish it is only 47%, Nazarene Bible College has a consistent 94% completion rate average since 1998.
Traditional Degree Program |
Degree Completion Program |
Start your college degree program now!Students with no previous college experience will generally take four to six years to complete a degree. However, it is possible to graduate in just over three years by taking two classes in each session (full-time student). The regular degree program requires 128 semester hours. |
Complete your degree in as little as two years!Don't let time run out on your degree completion. With NBC's Advantage Program, you can get back to school and earn your degree. Students who qualify for the Advantage Degree Completion Program may graduate in as little as two years. The Advantage program requires 120 semester hours to earn your bachelor's degree. |
Tuition and Fees.A student who qualifies for the full Pell Grant award will receive as a grant $3,548 a year. If the student is in the regular degree program and takes one class in each of the seven sessions, the tuition and technology cost for the year will be $6,195. After applying the grant, the out-of-pocket costs are only $2,647 for the year. Taking one class a session will require six years to complete the degree, so the total cost for the degree (43 classes) is less than $15,000 plus books. |
Tuition and Fees.A student who qualifies for the full Pell Grant award will receive as a grant $4,731 a year. If the student is in the degree completion program and takes one class in each of the seven sessions, the tuition and technology cost for the year will be $8,295. After applying the grant, the out-of-pocket costs are only $3,564 for the year. Taking one class a session will require two years to complete the degree, so the total cost for the degree (14 classes) is just over $8,000 plus books. |
About Nazarene Bible College
A Brief History of Nazarene Bible College.
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A Leader in Online Education
Nazarene Bible College was founded in 1964 and has been offering online classes since 1998. As an early adopter in online education, NBC has one of the best online programs in the country and is looked upon as a leader in electronically delivered courses.
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Regional and National Accreditation
State licensed to grant degrees, approved by the Department of Education to award federal financial aid, nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education, and regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association—Nazarene Bible College is the college of choice for quality Bible college education.
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Why Choose Nazarene Bible College?
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Fulfills Ordination Requirements
NBC provides the opportunity for you to receive all the ministerial training required for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. NBC provides educational courses for ordination, but does not ordain people.
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Financial Aid Available
Nazarene Bible College offers financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and employment.
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Dedicated Teaching Faculty
The full-time faculty at NBC has more than 150 years of practical experience in pastoral or staff roles in churches of all sizes.
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