Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. 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
DSMN 630	Small Group Ministries	3
EVAN 525	Contemporary Evangelism	3
EVCP 500	Theological Foundations for Church Planting	3
EVCP 510	The Calling and Character of the Church Planter	3
EVCP 610	Church Planting Contexts and Methodologies	3
EVCP 699	Church Planting Internship	3
GLST 650	Intercultural Communication	3
HOMI 500	Preparation of the Sermon	3
NBST 515	New Testament Orientation I	3
or NBST 520	New Testament Orientation II
OBST 515	Old Testament Orientation I	3
or OBST 520	Old Testament Orientation II
RTCH 500	Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1	3
THEO 610	Biblical Theology	3
Total Hours		36

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

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 Resident & Online Format