Lay Ministry

Lay Ministry programs prepare 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.

For all the 662 degrees granted in Lay Ministry per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 19 students graduating with degrees at the Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years level in the US, 74% percent identify as women and 26% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Lay Ministry, Minnesota has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Lay Ministry is $32,900.