Religion (M.A.R.) - Next Generation Ministry

Religion (M.A.R.) - Next Generation Ministry

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.

Core Courses
APOL 500Introduction to Apologetics3
CHHI 520History of Christianity I3
CHHI 525History of Christianity II3
DSMN 500Discipleship Ministries3
DSMN 520Spiritual Formation3
EVAN 525Contemporary Evangelism3
GLST 500Global Studies Survey3
HOMI 500Preparation of the Sermon 13
NBST 515New Testament Orientation I3
NBST 520New Testament Orientation II3
NBST 610Hermeneutics3
OBST 515Old Testament Orientation I3
OBST 520Old Testament Orientation II3
RTCH 500Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 23
THEO 525Systematic Theology I3
THEO 530Systematic Theology II3
Total Hours48
1

A student who will not be a part of a preaching ministry may substitute HOMI 601 Foundations of Expository Teaching and Preaching (3 c.h.) for HOMI 500 Preparation of the Sermon (3 c.h.)

2

RTCH 500 Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation (3 c.h.) is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students

Next Generation Ministry Cognate
CHMN 500Foundational Leadership Models for Next Generation Ministry3
CHMN 510Issues and Trends in Next Generation Ministry3
CHMN 520Making Disciples for the Next Generation Ministry3
Next Generation Ministry Elective 13
Total Hours12
1

Choose a 500-600 level course from one of the following disciplines: CHMN, DSMN, LEAD, or YOUT

 All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete 60 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 7 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

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