Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) – Homiletics
Learn to Preach Engaging Sermons by Earning an Online Master of Arts in Religion – Homiletics
Answering the call to go into full-time ministry is both a rewarding and challenging task. One key factor of successful outreach is having the ability to communicate and connect with those you are ministering to effectively. Liberty University’s M.A.R. in Homiletics degree will provide you with a strong foundation to preach and minister by equipping you with the tools and skills to prepare for and give a sermon.
Not only will you gain a broad foundation in the fundamentals of Christianity that will enable you to build and approach your ministry, but also learn under a graduate religion program which integrates biblical principles for a holistic educational approach. Professors within this religion master’s degree will impart valuable insight and knowledge, gained from years of experience in the field.
As one of the most popular ministry degrees available at Liberty University, the master’s of religion degree gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a program that provides flexibility to tailor the degree plan to meet your passions and needs to further your ministry. Given in a 100% online degree format, you can focus on your aspirations for personal improvement and edification while still having the ability to balance everyday tasks.
What Will You Study in Our Online Master of Arts in Religion – Homiletics?
- Expository preaching
- Evangelistic preaching
- Preaching from the Old and New Testaments
Our M.A. in Religion – Homiletics degree is an excellent choice to become an active church leader, work in the administration of parachurch organizations or build impactful nonprofit organizations. Each Master of Arts in Religion – Homiletics degree course will prepare you to perform in a wide variety of ministry roles, having the ability to communicate tactfully and minister to bring glory to God. You will exit the program capable of working as a world-changing teacher or preacher of the Word.
Potential Career Options
- Bible Instructor
- Missionary
- Pastor
- Youth Pastor
Program Benefits
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 Religion: Homiletics degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Liberty University’s John W. 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 Religion – Homiletics degree in 2 years!
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
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 M.A.R. are charged at the part-time rate.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
