Master Of Arts In Religion (M.A.R.) Church History Online Degree Program Page

Master of Arts in Religion – Church History

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Master of Arts in Religion – Church History

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Enrich Your Ministry with Liberty’s Master of Arts in Religion – Church History

If you are looking to further your career or seeking an avenue to enhance your ministry abilities, Liberty’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Religion – Church History will provide you with invaluable knowledge for understanding the needs of the church.

Liberty University’s 100% online M.A. in Religion – Church History can provide you with an in-depth look at the formation of the Christian church to equip you for future ministry opportunities. Your understanding will be enhanced by courses rooted in Scripture and knowledge of church history from the Reformation to the modern world.

You will learn from a nonprofit, Christian university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This accreditation confirms that your degree program has passed rigorous tests ensuring excellence in content provided and student learning outcomes.

What Will You Study in our Online Master of Arts in Religion – Church History?

The online M.A. in Church History will provide you with an in-depth look at the formation of the Christian church to equip you for future ministry opportunities. Enhance your understanding by studying courses rooted in Scripture and knowledge of church history from the Reformation to the modern world.

Your graduate religion courses will provide you with a foundation in:

  • History of global Christianity.
  • American Christianity.
  • History of evangelism.

Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity employs theologians and experienced ministry professionals who teach practical ministry skills while imparting profound theological teaching for promoting your spiritual and academic growth.

Potential Career Options

  • Associate pastor
  • Church education administrator
  • Lay leader
  • Missionary
  • Youth pastor

M.A.R. in Church History Program Highlights

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 M.A. in Religion – Church History 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 M.A. in Religion – Church History degree online in 2 years.

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

Military Benefits for the Online M.A. in Religion

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 for students taking 9-15 credits – only $165/credit at 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 online M.A. in Religion are charged at the part-time rate

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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