Christian Leadership (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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 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 |
| LEAD 630 | The Art of Developing Leaders | 3 |
| NBST 515 | New Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| or NBST 520 | New Testament Orientation II | |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| OBST 515 | Old Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| or OBST 520 | Old Testament Orientation II | |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| THEO 525 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| or THEO 530 | Systematic Theology II | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| Christian Leadership Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Christian Leadership Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
- 1
Choose any 500-600 level LEAD course not already applying to the degree.
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
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD 510 | Biblical Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| NBST 515 or NBST 520 |
New Testament Orientation I or New Testament Orientation II |
3 |
| OBST 515 or OBST 520 |
Old Testament Orientation I or Old Testament Orientation II |
3 |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| LEAD 520 | The Life of Leaders | 3 |
| LEAD 610 | Team Leadership and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Leadership Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| LEAD 620 | Mission, Vision, and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| LEAD 630 | The Art of Developing Leaders | 3 |
| THEO 525 or THEO 530 |
Systematic Theology I or Systematic Theology II |
3 |
| Leadership Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
RTCH 500 is a required first entry course for all students
- 2
Choose a 500-600 level LEAD course not already applying to the degree