Overview

The Christian Ministry MA programme from the Liberty University is designed to meet the growing need for ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship.

Throughout our ministry degree, you will examine biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings, to train up disciples within the local church. You will also learn how to interpret Scripture and promote discipleship in addition to developing your sermon preparation, pastoral counseling, and leadership skills. Partner with us and become the Champion for Christ you always knew you could be.

Being fully prepared and knowledgeable in the areas of evangelism and discipleship is essential for an effective career in Christian ministry. In our M.A. in Christian Ministry degree programme, you will study the Old and New Testaments, systematic theology, and best practices for interpreting Scripture in context.

Our Christian ministry degree explores leadership principles from a biblical and theological perspective as you dive into the Old and New Testaments. You will pay special attention to the way Christ led and study key Bible verses focusing on the biblical foundations of leadership.

Career opportunities:

Christian ministry staff member
Church administrator
Community chaplain
Missionary
Pastoral ministry

Accreditation

Your divinity degree is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and has met rigorous accreditation standards. You can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discipleship Ministries
Contemporary Evangelism

Intercultural Communication & Engagement

Preparation of the Sermon

Biblical Foundations of Leadership

New Testament Orientation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Multiple start dates over 3 semesters: fall, spring, and summer.
Our semesters are further broken down into sub-terms, B-term, C-term, and D-term.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Admission application
Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
Self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
John W. Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
Pastoral recommender contact information
Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account

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Tuition Fees

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5700 USD / year

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5700 USD / year

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5700 USD / year

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Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

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