Applied Ministry (M.A.)

Applied Ministry (M.A.)

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

Core Courses
CHMN 501Introduction to Christian Ministry3
CHMN 689Applied Ministry Capstone 13
NBST 515New Testament Orientation I3
or NBST 520 New Testament Orientation II
OBST 515Old Testament Orientation I3
or OBST 520 Old Testament Orientation II
RTCH 500Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 23
THEO 610Biblical Theology3
Total Hours18
1

CHMN 689 should be taken during the student's final semester

2

RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students

Divinity Area of Study 19
1

Select the Divinity Area of Study from approved list of Divinity Areas of Study

Non-Divinity Area of Study 19
1

Select the Non-Divinity Area of Study from approved list of Non-Divinity Areas of Study

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete 36 hours
  • A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
  • 2.0 GPA
  • Degree must be completed within 5 years
  • Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date

Program Offered in Online Format

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
RTCH 500 Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 3
CHMN 501 Introduction to Christian Ministry 3
NBST 515
New Testament Orientation I
or New Testament Orientation II
3
 Hours9
Second Semester
Divinity Area of Study 2 3
OBST 515
Old Testament Orientation I
or Old Testament Orientation II
3
THEO 610 Biblical Theology 3
 Hours9
Second Year
First Semester
Divinity Area of Study 2 3
Non-Divinity Area of Study 3 3
Non-Divinity Area of Study 3 3
 Hours9
Second Semester
Divinity Area of Study 2 3
Non-Divinity Area of Study 3 3
CHMN 689 Applied Ministry Capstone 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours36
1

RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students.

2

Select the Divinity Area of Study from approved list of Divinity Areas of Study.

3

Select the Non-Divinity Area of Study from approved list of Non-Divinity Areas of Study.

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