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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| APOL 500 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| CHHI 520 | History of Christianity I | 3 |
| CHHI 525 | History of Christianity II | 3 |
| DSMN 500 | Discipleship Ministries | 3 |
| DSMN 520 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| EVAN 525 | Contemporary Evangelism | 3 |
| GLST 500 | Global Studies Survey | 3 |
| HOMI 500 | Preparation of the Sermon 1 | 3 |
| NBST 515 | New Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| NBST 520 | New Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| OBST 515 | Old Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| OBST 520 | Old Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 2 | 3 |
| THEO 525 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THEO 530 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
- 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Ministry Cognate | ||
| CHMN 500 | Foundational Leadership Models for Next Generation Ministry | 3 |
| CHMN 510 | Issues and Trends in Next Generation Ministry | 3 |
| CHMN 520 | Making Disciples for the Next Generation Ministry | 3 |
| Next Generation Ministry Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- 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