• Receiving your bachelor's or master's degree online majoring in the study of religion or theology can prepare you for certain types of ministry positions within major religions that require them. Researching online ministry schools should start with learning about the types of degree programs they offer and then examining the type of coursework that is offered in the program you seek. You should speak with admissions to learn more about the individual coursework offered by each university.
  
  

Liberty University Online

• Liberty University Online, a Baptist school, offers mostly master's degrees although two sets of bachelor's degree programs are available. Master's degree programs are offered in church planning, church leadership, evangelism, religion, pastoral studies, divinity, religious education and pastoral counseling.
  
  Liberty University Online
  1971 University Boulevard
  Lynchburg, VA 24502
  (800) 424-9595
  luonline.com
  
  

Grand Canyon University

• Grand Canyon University, a for-profit Christian school, offers an even spread of both bachelor's and master's degrees. These mostly focus on pastoral training and functions. Bachelors and masters degrees are offered in Christian leadership, pastoral ministry, youth ministry and urban ministry studies. A wider selection of programs is offered on campus, and this university also offers non-ministry degrees.
  
  Grand Canyon University
  3300 West Camelback Road
  Phoenix, AZ 85017
  (602) 639-7500
  Gcu.edu
  
  

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

• Saint Joseph's Online, a Catholic school, offers both a bachelor's in theology and a master's in pastoral theology. The college was founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy but does not limit its degree programs to religious studies. The college also offers degrees in human resources, education and business.
  
  Saint Joseph's College of Maine
  278 Whites Bridge Road
  Standish, Maine 04084-5263
  800-343-5498
  sjcme.edu