Master of Arts (M.A.) in Global Studies
Engage the World with a Master of Arts in Global Studies
With our Master of Arts in Global Studies, you can propel your career forward. We want to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to build relationships, start your own nonprofit organization, or participate in global relief work. Wherever you feel called to go, our global studies degree can help prepare you to take your work abroad.
We understand that you’re passionate about God’s work in the world. That’s why our M.A. in Global Studies is perfect for you. Throughout this degree, you’ll get in-depth knowledge of contextualization and learn the intercultural communication skills that will help you both in your professional and personal life.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of ATS, the Association of Theological Schools.
- Learn from faculty who are professionals with doctorates in global fields and substantial experience abroad.
- Receive hands-on experience in your field with a cross-cultural internship.
- Tailor your degree to your specific personal and professional goals with open electives that can be used on subjects like business, public health, international relations, and more.
What Will You Learn?
- Cultural anthropology
- Intercultural communication
- Oral traditions and how they are an integral part of many cultures
- World religions
Career Options for Global Studies Graduates
- Church-based global mobilizer and leader
- Cross-cultural worker
- Cultural trainer
- Faith-based international development and aid worker
- Global nonprofit and non-governmental organization (NGO) service worker
- Global refugee worker
- International student worker or administrator
- Translator
Internships and Resources Available to M.A. in Global Studies Students
- Receive training in Cultural Intelligence © so you can learn to relate to other cultures and work with them effectively.
- You have the option to include a thesis in this degree in place of open electives.
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity professors continue to research, publish, and get involved with global issues while remaining active in the classroom.
- Our global studies professors are committed to communicating with people of all nations and cultures.
- Experience internship opportunities with churches and parachurches locally, nationally, and globally.
- Our global studies degree has 3 graduate electives that can be in any discipline such as business, public health, international relations, and more.
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
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. 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
