Karen Kingsbury Center for Creative Writing
Liberty University has partnered with #1 New York Times bestselling author and Christian novelist, Karen Kingsbury, to create the Karen Kingsbury Center for Creative Writing. Kingsbury has contributed content for several online courses and online programs, including a minor in creative writing and a Master of Arts in Professional Writing.
Karen shares her insight and industry-specific tips to propel you in the right direction in this fast-growing career field. Through her insight and teachings, you can enhance your skills in story development, marketing, and publishing pieces on both written and video platforms.
Available Programs
Minor in Creative Writing (Offered through the Karen Kingsbury Center for Creative Writing)
This minor will provide you with the opportunity to study under Karen Kingsbury and learn about the writing process and publishing industry. You may choose a fiction or non-fiction emphasis and learn many useful skills such as editing, layout, and publishing skills.
- 100% online
- 15 credit hours
- ENGL 101 – Composition and Rhetoric
- WRIT 201 – Introduction to Creative Writing
- WRIT 305 – Introduction to Inspirational Writing
- WRIT 400 – Editing, Layout, and Publishing
- WRIT 402 – Methods and Materials of Research
- You can add a minor to your bachelor’s degree through free electives
Bachelor of Science in English and Writing
Our online bachelor’s degree in English and writing will prepare you to pursue careers in technical writing, website content writing, or social media management. Every company needs someone who knows how to write skillfully and professionally. You’re going to learn to do just that when you pursue our online degree.
- 100% online
- 120 credit hours
- A maximum of 75% of the program hours may be transferred in if approved and allowable.
- Choose from 2 specializations or choose a general track for more flexibility in the courses you take.
Master of Arts in Composition
Our online master’s in composition can equip you for many careers, including teaching, writing, tutoring, and editing. Our curriculum is designed to give you the skill set you need to excel in any of these fields. You’ll also receive the added benefit of studying courses that are grounded in biblical values and principles.
- 100% online
- 36 credit hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred in if approved and allowable.
- Upon completion of this degree, you will receive 18 graduate hours in composition, allowing you to teach first-year writing courses in a college or university.
Master of Arts in Professional Writing (In collaboration with Karen Kingsbury)
Our online master’s degree in professional writing is a practical degree useful for communication professionals. If you want to pursue a career in publishing, professional writing, or teaching writing skills, Karen Kingsbury’s collaboration on some of the course content within this degree will provide you with specialized, expert training in the publishing and professional writing industry.
- 100% online
- 36 credit hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred in if approved and allowable.
- Optional thesis project
