Applied Ministry (M.A.)
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 | ||
| CHMN 501 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | 3 |
| CHMN 689 | Applied Ministry Capstone 1 | 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 2 | 3 |
| THEO 610 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
CHMN 689 should be taken during the student's final semester
- 2
RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Divinity Area of Study 1 | 9 | |
- 1
Select the Divinity Area of Study from approved list of Divinity Areas of Study
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Divinity Area of Study 1 | 9 | |
- 1
Select the Non-Divinity Area of Study from approved list of Non-Divinity Areas of Study
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 | |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| CHMN 501 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | 3 |
| NBST 515 or NBST 520 |
New Testament Orientation I or New Testament Orientation II |
3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Divinity Area of Study 2 | 3 | |
| OBST 515 or OBST 520 |
Old Testament Orientation I or Old Testament Orientation II |
3 |
| THEO 610 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Divinity Area of Study 2 | 3 | |
| Non-Divinity Area of Study 3 | 3 | |
| Non-Divinity Area of Study 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Divinity Area of Study 2 | 3 | |
| Non-Divinity Area of Study 3 | 3 | |
| CHMN 689 | Applied Ministry Capstone | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students.
- 2
Select the Divinity Area of Study from approved list of Divinity Areas of Study.
- 3
Select the Non-Divinity Area of Study from approved list of Non-Divinity Areas of Study.