Overview

Christian Ministry and Leadership at Biola University is structured to provide the best experience.

Learning Goals

An understanding of Scriptures for students anticipating Christian ministries that would include pastoral or lay counsel, parachurch organization counseling, women's ministries, specialized "tent-making" occupations in other cultures, lay leaders in the local church and others.
A biblical background for those who are preparing for counseling in secular fields.
A program of study for missionaries who have only a brief furlough time in which to pursue formal study of the Scriptures and would like to emphasize pastoral counseling or women's ministries.
Sustainable skills in specific ministries further developing your abilities and spiritual gifts and strengthening your areas of weakness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spiritual Theology and Formation

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Direction

Research

Internships

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Online/Hybrid

Fall — July 1
Spring — October 1

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

49 SCH

49-58

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

La Mirada, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A $65 non-refundable application fee is due when you submit your application. Paying this fee will populate the supplemental application items.

Applicants must submit an official transcript from their previous academic institution.

Two references are required, including(One pastoral reference; One character reference (someone in a leadership role in your life)
two essays: One Christian testimony; One vocational testimony

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12672 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12672 USD / year

≈ 12672 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12672 USD / year

≈ 12672 USD / year

Living costs

La Mirada

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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