Church Planting (M.A.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| EVAN 525 | Contemporary Evangelism | 3 |
| or GICE 650 | Intercultural Communication | |
| 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 |
| HOMI 502 | Teaching in Christian Contexts | 3 |
| or HOMI 602 | Preaching to Change Lives | |
| NBST 516 | Introduction to the Life of Christ | 3 |
| or NBST 517 | Introduction to the New Testament Church | |
| OBST 516 | Introduction to the Pentateuch and Old Testament Historical Books | 3 |
| or OBST 517 | Introduction to the Poetic and Prophetic Books | |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| THEO 521 | Foundations of Christian Theology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester 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 Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| EVAN 525 or GICE 650 | Contemporary Evangelism or Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| EVCP 500 | Theological Foundations for Church Planting | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| EVCP 510 | The Calling and Character of the Church Planter | 3 |
| NBST 516 or NBST 517 | Introduction to the Life of Christ or Introduction to the New Testament Church | 3 |
| OBST 516 or OBST 517 | Introduction to the Pentateuch and Old Testament Historical Books or Introduction to the Poetic and Prophetic Books | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| EVCP 610 | Church Planting Contexts and Methodologies | 3 |
| EVCP 699 | Church Planting Internship | 3 |
| HOMI 502 or HOMI 602 | Teaching in Christian Contexts or Preaching to Change Lives | 3 |
| THEO 521 | Foundations of Christian Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
All applicable prerequisites must be met