Bachelor in Christian Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the B.A. in Ministry Studies is $390 per credit hour for Indiana residents and $450 per credit hour for non-residents..

The programme is grounded in theological study, pastoral practice, and spiritual development. Students engage in coursework that integrates scripture, church history, liturgy, and moral theology. Each semester includes ministry mentoring with a faculty member and a pastoral internship in a community setting. The curriculum emphasizes formation in human, theological, spiritual, and pastoral dimensions for service in Christian ministry.

Focus areas include Systematic theology, Pastoral theology, Christian ministry, Theological reflection, Social sciences.

The degree requires a minimum of 45 credits in major courses. These credits are distributed across core theology courses, pastoral, morality, systematic, and social justice courses, with required internships and faculty mentoring each semester.

Graduates enter roles such as parish youth minister, campus minister, coordinator of religious education, or parish pastoral associate.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required for admission.

The programme totals about 45 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.