Overview

You’re passionate about God’s work in the world. That’s why this Global and Intercultural Leadership programme from Liberty University might be a great fit for you. Throughout this degree, you can get in-depth knowledge of contextualization as well as study the intercultural communication skills that can help you both in your professional and personal life.

Highlights

Learn to Lead with Cultural Intelligence - In today’s interconnected world, leadership demands more than just vision, it requires understanding. That’s why this programme includes specialized training in Cultural Intelligence®, helping equip you to communicate and lead across diverse cultural contexts. You can develop the mindset and practical skills to navigate global settings with humility, respect, and impact.

Shape Your Degree to Match Your Goals - Flexibility is built into your academic journey. If you’re passionate about research or considering future doctoral studies, you can choose to complete a thesis in place of your open electives. This option allows you to dive deeper into a topic that aligns with your calling while strengthening your research and writing skills.

Faculty Actively Engaged in Global Ministry - At Liberty, your professors don’t just teach theory, they live it. Faculty in the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity are not only experienced educators but also active researchers, authors, and globally involved practitioners. You can benefit from their first-hand knowledge of ministry and leadership in cross-cultural environments.

Gain Real-World Experience through Global Internships - You won’t just study leadership, you’ll practice it. This programme offers exciting internship opportunities with churches and parachurch organizations both in the U.S. and around the world. Whether serving in a rural village or a bustling city, your internship can help you grow personally and professionally while making a tangible difference.

Customize Your Studies with Interdisciplinary Electives - Your education doesn’t have to follow a single track. The Global and Intercultural Leadership degree includes 3 graduate electives that can be taken in a wide range of disciplines, including business, public health, international relations, and more. This flexibility empowers you to build a degree that aligns with your career path and expands your leadership potential across multiple sectors.

Careers

Liberty University’s MA in Global and Intercultural Leadership can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:

Church-based global mobilizer and leader

Cross-cultural worker

Cultural trainer

Faith-based international development and aid worker

Global non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) service worker

Global refugee worker

International student worker or administrator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global and Intercultural Engagement

Survey of Islamic Theology and Practice

Anthropology and Ethnography

Orality: The Power of Story

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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6.5

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General requirements

Admission application

Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA for admission in good standing
John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Questionnaire
Pastoral recommender contact information
Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate programme must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account

Tuition Fees

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5700 USD / year

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5700 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5700 USD / year

≈ 5700 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time: $410 per credit hour

Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

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