School Details
Lancaster Bible College, a private non-profit institution founded in 1933, supports a thriving student community of undergrad, seminary, and graduate students. The school’s core values of premier biblical higher education and spiritual foundations are an excellent guide for focused students seeking academic success. Join a nurturing, safe college community dedicated to the church and society, and equip yourself with a traditional or online degree at LBC.
LBC online degrees particularly benefit nontraditional students, offering flexible pathways through accredited programs. These degrees have a global reach and provide a biblical integration into each course. Online undergraduate and graduate programs are available, as well as seminary training and doctoral degrees. Whether you want to keep your ministerial job while earning your degree or need a program that works around your family life, LBC online is a great choice.
Lancaster Bible College online degree qualities:
- 100% online or hybrid formats
- Credit for life experience
- Affordable financial aid opportunities
Accreditation & Licensing
Lancaster Bible College is accredited by:
Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (ABHE)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
You can deepen your understanding of God and humanity with the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Thought in the Humanities from Lancaster Bible College. This online humanities bachelor’s program cultivates wisdom through studying human culture, thought, and artifacts.
Through the light of Scripture, this online Biblical Studies undergraduate program offers specializations in such areas as:
- History
- Literature
- Rhetoric and writing
Business
With Lancaster Bible College’s Associate of Science in Business Administration online degree, students are able to integrate their Christian faith with their business interests, becoming successful Christian leaders. The curriculum is a combination of Bible and business classes, so you are prepared both spiritually and academically to effectively serve in your professional and personal life. With this associate’s degree you are able to not only get a jumpstart on your business career but also on a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
This online business administration degree is geared toward working adults. The program is both flexible and fast-paced. In less that half of the weekly time commitment other business administration programs typically require, you can earn your degree. Plus, the flexibility allows you to study when and where it is convenient.
At Lancaster Bible College students are able to combine their Christian faith with their career goals in the Bachelor of Arts in Communication. This online communications degree prepares students for careers in journalism, marketing, and more. The curriculum is a strong foundation of media ethics, theory, and practice and Bible classes that offer a solid biblical worldview. In fact, students earn a minor in biblical studies in addition to the bachelor’s in communication.
Communications are important as the culture becomes increasingly media-first. You will prepare for positions in journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising, ministry, and more, allowing you to further spread your Christian faith.
Take your career to the next level with an online accounting degree from Lancaster Bible College. The Bachelor of Science in Accounting prepares students to handle the financial dealings of companies, organizations, and nonprofits in nearly any industry around the world. You will be able to do everything from assessing a company’s financial dealings and ensuring taxes are properly filed to making financial decisions for the company or even preparing personal taxes. While all students complete a program that prepares them for the CPA exam, this is a flexible program that allows you to transfer credits in from previous learning and life experiences. Not only can you choose when and where you want to study with this 100% online accounting degree, you can also choose from flexible electives. All students will complete courses in Bible and Theology and in General Education.
With Lancaster Bible College’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration online degree, students are able to integrate their Christian faith with their business interests, becoming successful Christian leaders. The curriculum is a combination of Bible and business classes, so you are prepared both spiritually and academically to effectively serve in your professional and personal life. Plus, the hands-on learning and practical business training ensure that students are ready for entry-level business positions.
This online business administration degree is geared toward working adults. The program is both flexible and fast-paced. In less that half of the weekly time commitment other business administration programs typically require, you can earn your degree. Plus, the flexibility allows you to study when and where it is convenient.
Put your creativity to work with this Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree. Like all degrees at Lancaster Bible College, this online marketing degree also strengthens your faith with courses presented through a biblical worldview.
The goal of this degree is to ensure students are well-prepared to enter the work force. You will gain a practical application of the business marketing world through courses taught by experienced professionals in the field. Courses cover such topics as accounting, finance, business law, and marketing as you develop a professional portfolio throughout your studies.
This flexible program allows you to study when and where it is convenient for you, so you are not forced to abandon your current professional obligations. Geared toward working adults, each course lasts six weeks, allowing you to move through the online marketing degree program at an accelerated pace. Plus, you can receive college credits for life experience!
The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management online degree from Lancaster Bible College helps you take both your career and your faith to the next level. You will get hands-on, practical experience that is focused on providing you with résumé-ready skills. Plus, the curriculum prepares students to integrate faith into their profession. Emphasis is placed on Bible classes, professional classes, and coaching classes. You will even earn a minor in biblical studies with this bachelor’s in sport management.
Graduates are ready to take on careers as:
- College coaches
- Athletic directors
- Sports administration
Religion & Philosophy
You can hone your servant-style of leadership with the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College. This online biblical studies associate’s program allows for the selection of a concentration area.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, the online theological program prepares you for ministry or further education. While outcomes are many, graduates appreciate the following:
- A solid overview of ministry
- Identify a personal philosophy in ministry through a biblical worldview
- Developing godly character and an attitude of Christian service
You can expand your roots in the global mission of God with the Associate of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Lancaster Bible College. This online leadership and ministry associate program helps to develop emerging leaders for spiritually formative ministries.
Through the online leadership and ministry undergraduate program, students formulate their personal philosophy of ministry. Other outcomes include:
- Spiritual and emotional development
- An understanding of servant leadership and team dynamics
- Communication and leadership skills
- Culturally sensitive and holistic approaches to ministry
Lancaster Bible College offers a Biblical Studies degree online for those who want to learn more about the Bible. The accelerated program in biblical studies is designed for individuals to gain a deeper, fuller understanding of Scripture. The curriculum is rooted in the truth and authority of the scriptures. You will learn about God, yourself, and God’s plan for your life through a fast and flexible schedule taught by professors with years of ministry experience and a desire to help students grow academically and spiritually.
Potential career paths include:
- Ministry director
- Chaplain
- Missionary
- Youth pastor
The online Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership program allows students to stay engaged in their local church while studying to serve the Church. This program combines online learning with practical oversight and hands-on training from the ministry leaders students are serving under currently at their churches. It is beneficial for anyone who serves as a youth leader, children’s ministry director, music leader, Sunday school teacher, outreach volunteer, or in some other way, this program may be for you.
Students take courses in all kinds of ministry-related topics, including Bible, leadership, counseling, evangelism, and more, which are integrated with their local church or ministry through an apprenticeship, providing a foundation of vocational service that equips and empowers them as developing leaders. This flexible and customizable program allows you to design your education to meet your area of passion in service so the degree you earn is relevant and applicable to your life right now and meets the specific needs of your future goals and ministry. Graduates have majors in both ministry leadership and biblical studies.
This online Bible certificate provides in-depth knowledge for those who want to learn more about the Bible and God. It’s ideal for missionaries who want additional Bible training before heading to the field, or for anyone in between. You will complete the flexible program in about a year, gaining both knowledge and college credits. Students can complete the program completely online, in class, or a combination of both. Courses are taught by Christian professors with years of experience in ministry and education.
You can transform your ministry work with the Doctor of Ministry from Lancaster Bible College. This online divinity doctoral program offers a life-changing education that promotes such values as:
- Creative reflection
- Empirical research
- Entrepreneurial application to ministry
Ideal for those with a master’s of Divinity degree, the online divinity graduate program builds on your interdisciplinary studies. With a focus on leadership and reflective decision-making, this online ministry program offers theological reflection for spiritual discernment as well as skills training. You can accomplish much more than just adding two letters before your name. You can change lives.
You can gain deeper biblical truths to transform your mind and your ministry with the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College. This online biblical studies graduate program allows you to articulate lessons from the Bible more clearly and creatively. Students can choose a concentration area such as:
- Theology
- Bible exposition
- Christian apologetics
Through the online biblical studies master’s program, you can teach God’s Word with clarity and accuracy. Graduates either pursue further education or find success in ministry.
You can master engaging objections to the Christian faith with the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Lancaster Bible College. This online theology graduate program allows you to effectively share the gospel with those who need to hear it.
With a focus on the practical, the online theology master’s program prepares students in the basics of epistemology (the theory of knowledge) and metaphysics (that which is beyond human sense perception) to relate to other worldviews or religions. Graduates find success in such roles as:
- Writers
- Apologists
- Outreach pastors
- Public speakers
You can gain the competencies and character to become an authentic servant leader with the Master of Arts in Christian Care from Lancaster Bible College. This online pastoral care master’s program emphasizes Christian ministry as a matter of the heart. Learning outcomes include:
- Development of a biblical worldview
- Insights into facilitating personal spiritual formation
- Knowledge and skills to communicate the lessons of the Bible
- Application of the blend of theology and behavioral sciences to care for others
The online pastoral care graduate program teaches students to use their heads, hearts, and hands to care for others. Graduates can address spiritual, personal, and relational issues through Scripture. Access the training to further your ministerial career with the online Master of Arts in Christian Care.
You can learn to build a sustainable ministry with the Master of Arts in Formational Leadership from Lancaster Bible College. This online leadership and ministry master’s program prepares you for leadership by developing such skills as:
- Extensive knowledge of the Bible
- Missional convictions
- Ability to influence with integrity
- Character formation and soul care
The online leadership and ministry graduate program focuses on ethics, character, and virtue. Through a cohort model, you develop connections with other students and the faculty. Participation in three unique residency adventures provides life-changing experiences. Become the leader and servant your church needs in this digital world with the online Master of Arts in Formational Leadership.
You can prepare to lead a broad range of ministry services with the Master of Arts in Ministry from Lancaster Bible College. This online leadership and ministry master’s program focuses on reflective practice and cultural awareness. Available concentrations include such areas as:
- Pastoral studies
- Leadership studies
- Formational leadership
- Children and family ministry
Students achieve personal and spiritual development through the online leadership and ministry graduate program. By forming a biblical philosophy of ministry, your leadership practice mirrors the manner of Jesus Christ. Grow your faith and your career with the online Master of Arts in Ministry.
You can gain ministry leadership skills with the Master of Divinity from Lancaster Bible College. This online divinity master’s program provides training in the following areas:
- Biblical study
- Leadership
- Discipleship
Your learning journey blends theological, biblical, and ministry studies to develop the character and wisdom to carry your ministry. Under the mentorship of highly experienced reflective practitioners, you learn to faithfully serve and lead in diverse ministry contexts. With a customizable study plan, your online divinity graduate program allows you to take one or two courses per 8-week term to work with your schedule.