Lay Ministry

Liberal Arts • Theology And Religious Vocations

What is it about?

A program that prepares non-ordained individuals to serve as lay pastors, religious educators, youth leaders, and other professional positions open to the laity in local churches and other settings. Includes instruction in bible studies, theology, spirituality, pastoral counseling, foundations of ministry, effective communication, and church leadership.

Numbers at a glance

575th
Popular nationwide
345
Search Rank on O's List
16
Colleges offer it
129
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
74
Women
55

Trends

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Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates

O's Insights on Lay Ministry

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after increasing prior to that.