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The Master of Arts in Ministry is an integrated program for leadership in local churches, Bible schools, para-church organizations or other non-profit agencies. Students will examine a variety of subjects related directly to biblical study, theological reflection, ministry, and leadership.

After successfully completing the Master of Arts in Ministry program, graduates will be able to:

Focused on equipping leaders in an area of specialized, church-related ministry.

Your MA in Ministry specialization is unique to your current ministry context in a local church, parachurch, or another church-related ministry. Our broadly evangelical heritage and rich pool of faculty experience, combined with the flexibility to focus your program very specifically, make the MA in Ministry an excellent way to grow in wise stewardship of the ministry God’s given you.

Where can this degree take me?

Rather than being a bridge to a particular vocational or educational goal, the MA in Ministry is meant to enrich and deepen your current ministry context.

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The online Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling — Discipleship and Church Ministry program offered by Liberty University School of Behavioral Sciences prepares students to serve in the local church and other ministry settings as a non-licensed counselor. Courses explore small group ministries, family discipleship, and church administration, as well as how to lead a healthy church.

Graduates from this program are prepared to serve in a number of positions, both in the church and with other Christian ministries. This degree may assist students seeking professional licensure; however, it does not meet all licensure requirements.

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The Master of Arts in Worship Studies program with a focus in Leadership prepares students to serve the church in a variety of leadership positions. Course materials and assignments provide students with a solid understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies, equipping them to effectively serve as leaders. In addition, the course challenges and prepares worship leaders to better serve the church as skilled, passionate leaders of worship.

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Liberty University Online’s Master of Arts in Religion program provides students with intensive study in the Scriptures, theology and the essential truths of the Christian faith.

This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, providing a solid foundation of the Bible, Christianity, theology and the Christian church. Courses are well-suited for pastors, Christian educators, informed lay leaders and pastor’s wives who wish to have a firm scriptural foundation. Seven specializations are available, including discipleship, intercultural studies and pastoral counseling. Potential Career Field: Associate or Senior Pastor, Church Education Administrator, Lay Leader, Missionary, Youth Pastor... [-]

Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion (M.A. in Religion) program provides an intensive study of the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith.

With a focus on individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, this online program provides a solid foundation from which to better understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, and the Christian church. Courses are well-suited for pastors, Christian educators, informed lay leaders, and pastors’ spouses who wish to serve effectively in their local church.

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Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship.

Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is well-suited for associate pastors, discipleship pastors, small group pastors, and Christian education pastors.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship.

Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is well-suited for associate pastors, discipleship pastors, small group pastors, and Christian education pastors.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship.

Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is well-suited for associate pastors, discipleship pastors, small group pastors, and Christian education pastors.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship.

Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is well-suited for associate pastors, discipleship pastors, small group pastors, and Christian education pastors.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship. Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is well-suited for associate pastors, discipleship pastors, small group pastors, and Christian education pastors.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religion (M.A. in Religion) program provides an intensive study of the scriptures and essential truths of the Christian faith. With a focus on individuals seeking an introductory graduate degree in religion, this online program provides a solid foundation from which to better understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, and the Christian church. Courses are well-suited for pastors, Christian educators, informed lay leaders, and pastors’ spouses who wish to serve effectively in their local church.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to meet the growing need of ministry leaders in churches across the country seeking specialized training in the area of Christian discipleship.

Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles and strategies specific to small group settings to train up disciples within their local churches. This program is well-suited for associate pastors, discipleship pastors, small group pastors, and Christian education pastors.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Global Studies program is for men and women serving in cross-cultural ministry, whether that be within their own country or in other parts of the world. Courses provide students training in the biblical and theological basis for mission, exposure to the realities of culture, worldview, and world religions, as well as the tools to offer a faithful presentation of the Gospel and Scriptures that is relevant to the world’s diverse cultural contexts. This program is well-suited for cross-cultural missionaries, missions agency leaders, missions pastors, and church planters.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Global Studies program is for men and women serving in cross-cultural ministry, whether that be within their own country or in other parts of the world. Courses provide students training in the biblical and theological basis for mission, exposure to the realities of culture, worldview, and world religions, as well as the tools to offer a faithful presentation of the Gospel and Scriptures that is relevant to the world’s diverse cultural contexts. This program is well-suited for cross-cultural missionaries, missions agency leaders, missions pastors, and church planters. Non-Discrimination Policy