Diploma in Ministry Administration

The Diploma in Ministry Administration is a 30-60 credit academic program designed to equip students with essential knowledge and practical skills in religious organizational administration, ministry leadership, and faith-based management. The program integrates religious studies, ethical leadership, organizational management, financial stewardship, and community engagement to prepare students for administrative and leadership responsibilities within churches, ministries, religious institutions, and faith-based nonprofit organizations.

Students develop competencies in ministry operations, organizational communication, volunteer coordination, strategic planning, budgeting, and program administration. The curriculum emphasizes responsible leadership, ethical decision-making, accountability, and the effective management of religious and community-based organizations.

Graduates are prepared to support the administration of religious institutions, coordinate ministry programs, manage organizational resources, and contribute to the development of faith-based initiatives and community services.

Overview

This diploma program is offered 100% online (optional), allowing students to complete their studies anytime and anywhere, from the comfort of their homes.

All intensive courses follow a one-month format, with each course designed to be completed within 30 days of enrollment.

The Diploma in Ministry Administration combines foundational religious studies with practical training in organizational management, administrative leadership, and faith-based operations.

Students explore the principles of ministry administration, religious organizational structures, leadership communication, financial stewardship, volunteer management, strategic planning, and ethical governance.

The curriculum emphasizes the importance of effective administration in supporting the mission, values, and operations of religious institutions. Students develop practical skills in coordinating ministry activities, managing administrative responsibilities, supporting religious leaders, and organizing community outreach programs.

The program also introduces students to organizational accountability, responsible resource management, cultural diversity, and the administrative challenges faced by modern religious and nonprofit institutions.

Upon successful completion, graduates will possess foundational administrative and leadership competencies to support religious organizations and faith-based community programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Ministry Administration, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of ministry administration, religious organizational management, and faith-based leadership principles.

  2. Understand the administrative structures, responsibilities, and operational requirements of churches, ministries, and religious institutions.

  3. Apply ethical and religious principles to organizational decision-making, resource management, and administrative practices.

  4. Demonstrate effective communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills when working with religious leaders, staff, volunteers, and community members.

  5. Apply basic financial stewardship, budgeting, recordkeeping, and resource management principles within religious and nonprofit organizations.

Transfer Credits to Exodus University

Exodus University is dedicated to saving you time and money by providing easy and fair transfer evaluation for eligible course credit.

Students can transfer to Exodus University up to 75% of credits into a Diploma’s degree for courses with a grade of C- or higher are generally transferrable.

Exodus University evaluates eligible undergraduate transfer credits individually based on official transcripts, course equivalency, academic level, and established transfer-credit policies. Acceptance of transfer credits is not guaranteed.

Admission Requirements

For admission, students are required to:

  1. Complete the online Application at this link;
  2. Submit a copy of the High School Diploma with the Application; and,
  3. Agree with the Terms of  Exodus University.

Featured Courses

 
General CoursesCreditsNumber
Introduction to Online Learning3ORNT 101
Introduction to Business3ORNT 102
Introduction to Philosophy3PHIL 104
Leadership Essentials3UNIV 201
Business Communication3COMM 203
Intercultural Communication3COMM 204
Career Development3LEAD 301
Character Education3EDUC 303
Cultural Diversity3PHIL 304
Computer Applications3COMP 101
Business Marketing3MARK 401
Digital Marketing and Social Selling3MARK 402
International Market Entry Strategies3MARK 403
Business Accounting3BUSS 501
Business Law3BUSS 502
Human Resources3HUMN 101
Project Management3PROJ 301
Organizational Behavior3ORGN 301
Religious Courses (Choose any 2 – minimum)CreditsNumber
Introduction to the Bible3BIBL 301
Introduction to Theology3THEO 302
Biblical Foundation of Ethics3ETHC 301
World Religions3RELI 311
Christianity3RELI 312
Islam3RELI 313
Sikhism3RELI 314

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