Overview

This Ministry programme at Liberty University is ideal for students who feel called to work in local churches, non-profit organizations, or mission fields. Whether you’re interested in pastoral ministry, community outreach, or church leadership, the MA in Ministry can help you pursue your calling with confidence. This programme emphasizes both academic knowledge and personal spiritual growth, so you can explore how to integrate faith and practice in everyday ministry.

Highlights

Lead with a Biblical Foundation - Grow as a ministry leader through a graduate program grounded in Scripture. You’ll explore leadership, evangelism, and spiritual formation in a community that’s committed to the truth and authority of God’s Word.

Learn in a Christ-Centered Environment - Experience academic and spiritual growth on Liberty’s campus, where your faith is encouraged in every classroom. Surrounded by like-minded peers and mentors, you’ll be equipped to serve others with confidence and humility.

Shape Your Degree Around Your Calling - Whether you feel led toward pastoral care, teaching, or outreach, this degree offers the flexibility to match your goals. Choose elective courses that align with your interests or pursue a thesis to dive deeper into a specific area of ministry.

Grow Under Seasoned Ministry Leaders - The faculty bring years of real-world ministry experience to the classroom. They’re not just instructors – they’re mentors who can help connect biblical theory to practical ministry situations.

Focus on What Matters Most - This program emphasizes the core of Christian ministry – shepherding people well. You’ll examine spiritual formation, discipleship, and leadership with an emphasis on caring for others and guiding them in their walk with Christ.

Be Part of a Ministry-Minded Community - Liberty’s School of Divinity isn’t just about academic study – it’s a place to build lasting relationships and find support. Your classmates, professors, and campus life all contribute to a culture that encourages service, prayer, and spiritual growth.

Career

Liberty University’s Master’s in Ministry can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:

Christian ministry staff member

Church administrator

Community chaplain

Missionary

Pastoral ministry worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation

Biblical Foundations for Spiritual Formation

Developing Leadership Character and Readiness

Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counselling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 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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Other requirements

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 program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5700 USD / year

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Out-of-State

5700 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

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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