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
CHMN 500	Foundational Leadership Models for Next Generation Ministry	3
CLCM 510	Constructing a Theology of Networks for the Digital Age	3
DSMN 520	Spiritual Formation	3
EDMN 525	Biblical and Theological Foundations of Christian Education	3
EDMN 530	History and Philosophy of Christian Education	3
EDMN 540	Teaching Strategies and Curriculum Development for Christian Education	3
EDMN 545	Teaching Across the Lifespan	3
LEAD 510	Biblical Foundations of Leadership	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
Choose one of the following courses:		3
THEO 525	Systematic Theology I
THEO 530	Systematic Theology II
THEO 610	Biblical Theology
Total Hours		36

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RTCH 500 Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation (3 c.h.) 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 Online Format