Master of Arts in Religion in Leadership
Use Your Ministry to Further the Kingdom of God with Our Master of Arts in Religion – Leadership Degree
Do you feel called to serve in leadership positions within religious organizations? We know leading God’s people presents unique challenges, and our Master of Arts in Religion – Leadership degree is designed to offer the support and practical resources you need for a successful ministry that furthers the kingdom of God. Our professors have real-world experience as pastors, women’s ministry leaders, and ministry professionals who are dedicated to mentoring you as you further your leadership and ministry skills.
Throughout our M.A.R. in Leadership degree, you will be challenged, convicted, and encouraged while you learn how to resolve conflict and cast a vision for your organization. You are called to do great things for God’s glory, and our master’s in Christian leadership can help you reach your full potential.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Your divinity degree is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and has met rigorous accreditation standards.
- Learn from theologians who have years of experience as well-respected authors, speakers, and researchers.
- We are committed to defending the authority of Scripture and conservative evangelical theology.
- Our master’s degree in religion provides hands-on experience within the local church as well as opportunities to serve with churches and organizations like the International Mission Board, Hume Lake, Samaritan’s Purse, and Second Baptist Houston.
- The option to take Monday-only classes allows residential graduate students to complete large portions of their M.A. in Religion attending classes 1 day a week.
- We offer multiple scholarship opportunities to our residential students, including the full-tuition Keesee Scholarship.
What Will You Learn?
- How to create a clear, biblical mission statement for your ministry
- How to handle crisis situations effectively and efficiently
- The theological basis for good leadership
- The traits and disciplines of successful leaders
Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our Master’s in Religion – Leadership Degree Program
- Associate pastor
- Church planter
- Church education administrator
- Lay leader
- Missionary
- Youth pastor
Liberty School of Divinity Facilities and Resources
- The John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is the world’s largest school for religious studies and ministerial training.
- Liberty’s School of Divinity stands on a solid, biblically based foundation and a firm commitment to conservative evangelical theology.
- Liberty’s Rawlings Scriptorium Museum exhibits Christian scriptural artifacts valued at over $1 million, which are available for scholarly research and study.
- The faculty in our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity are first-rate biblical scholars and theologians in their own right. Including Dr. Ed Hindson, a fellow of the International Biographical Association in Cambridge, England, Liberty’s faculty have impacted the field of biblical scholarship since our founding.
Admission Requirements for Graduate Divinity Programs
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
