About Our Degree Programs
Earn a Degree That Equips You for Ministry—and Empowers You for Life. Study with Purpose. Serve with Confidence
At the Merit Leadership School of Path Bible College (PBC), you can earn a fully online correspondence Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Divinity, Chaplaincy, or Christian Leadership—without taking on student debt. Our degree programs are academically rigorous, biblically grounded, and ministry-focused, designed to equip you for real-world impact in both church and community settings.
Prepare for Your Calling with Confidence
Whether you’re called to preach, pastor, plant churches, serve as a chaplain, lead in business or nonprofits, or simply grow as a faithful leader, these degrees give you:
Credibility – Gain recognized credentials to support ordination, ministry roles, or church leadership positions
Practical Skills – Build competence in preaching, discipleship, biblical study, pastoral care, leadership, and more
Spiritual Growth – Deepen your relationship with God as you learn to serve Him with wisdom and humility
Affordable. Accessible. Ministry-Focused.
Our free-access courses and low-cost degree educational services fees make PBC one of the most affordable options for Christian higher education worldwide. Whether you’re just beginning your ministry journey or looking to finish what you started years ago, PBC provides a high-quality, flexible education that fits your life and calling.
Explore Our Degree Programs
Read each degree description and outcomes below and then click on the degree name to see a list of the required courses for that degree.
📚 Why Choose Correspondence Education?
Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world
No need to relocate or take on student debt
Ideal for students with family, ministry, or work responsibilities
Encourages self-discipline and real-world leadership readiness
Supported by a global community of believers and mentors
The Path Bible College is a premier provider of Christian correspondence education, offering a path to associate and bachelor’s degrees with academic integrity and spiritual depth.
💰 Understanding PBC’s Educational Services Fees
While all PBC courses can be taken for 100% free, we do have program-specific educational services fees for students pursuing formal credentials, such as degrees and ministry recognition. These fees are part of our mission-share model—they help fund the global movement of free Christian education and support PBC’s operations, staff, and accreditation.
🧾 Current Fees
| Program | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Excellence School (LES) Application Fee | Required one-time application fee for those pursuing admission to the LES | $75 |
| Associate Degree Educational Services Fee | Contributes toward educational services like transcript evaluation, student support, graduation audit, and more | $2,000 |
| Bachelor’s Degree Educational Services Fee | For students who have completed a PBC associate degree | $2,000 |
| Direct-Entry Bachelor’s Degree Educational Services Fee | For students beginning their bachelor’s degree without a PBC associate degree | $4,000 |