Master of Arts in Global Studies

What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Global Studies Degree

Our Master of Arts in Global Studies is designed to provide you with the tools and skills needed to serve in cross-cultural contexts. You will be equipped with the communication and writing skills required for global involvement and cultural understanding. Our online education program provides a biblical and theological basis for global involvement and provides an examination of cultures, world religions, and worldviews as well as:

• World religions survey
• Cultural anthropology
• Contextualization and global thought

Potential Career Options with a Master’s in Global Studies Degree

• Cross-cultural workers
• Global non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) service
• Faith-based international development and aid workers
• Global refugee work
• Church-based global mobilizers & leaders

Benefits of Choosing Liberty University’s Global Studies Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Master of Arts in Global Studies degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Your divinity degree has been approved by ATS and has met rigorous accreditation standards, so you can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
• Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
• You can complete our Master of Arts in Global Studies online in as little as 1 year!
• Due to its flexible & affordable online format, you can continue your ministry while obtaining valuable applications for transformation into a valued leader in the field. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in Christian apologetics, Christian ministry, religion, or divinity.

*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.

Master’s in Global Studies Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit from 9 to 15 credit hours!*
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

*Credits taken above 15 credit hours for the Master of Arts in Global Studies are charged at the part-time rate