Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. 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
or GLST 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 500	Preparation of the Sermon	3
or HOMI 601	Foundations of Expository Teaching and Preaching
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 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