Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2020 through summer 2021. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
APOL 500	Introduction to Apologetics	3
CHHI 520	History of Christianity I	3
CHHI 525	History of Christianity II	3
DSMN 500	Discipleship Ministries	3
DSMN 520	Spiritual Formation	3
EVAN 525	Contemporary Evangelism	3
GLST 500	Global Studies Survey	3
HOMI 500	Preparation of the Sermon 1	3
NBST 515	New Testament Orientation I	3
NBST 520	New Testament Orientation II	3
NBST 610	Hermeneutics	3
OBST 515	Old Testament Orientation I	3
OBST 520	Old Testament Orientation II	3
RTCH 500	Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 2	3
THEO 525	Systematic Theology I	3
THEO 530	Systematic Theology II	3
Total Hours		48

1	A student who will not be a part of a preaching ministry may substitute HOMI 601 Foundations of Expository Teaching and Preaching (3 c.h.) for HOMI 500 Preparation of the Sermon (3 c.h.)
2	RTCH 500 Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation (3 c.h.) is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Leadership Cognate
LEAD 510	Biblical Foundations of Leadership	3
LEAD 520	The Life of Leaders	3
LEAD 610	Team Leadership and Conflict Resolution	3
LEAD 620	Mission, Vision, and Strategic Planning	3
Total Hours		12

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

• Complete 60 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 7 years
• Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date

Program Offered in Resident & Online Format