Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ministry
Prepare to Pursue a Career in a Variety of Ministry Settings with a Master’s in Ministry
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ministry at Liberty University is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of biblical principles while developing practical ministry skills. Whether you’re already serving in a church or just beginning to explore vocational ministry, this program can help provide the training you need to grow spiritually and lead others with purpose.
This degree can help prepare you to pursue ministry roles in churches, nonprofit organizations, or mission fields. Through classroom learning, community life, and hands-on service opportunities, you can build the knowledge and character needed to serve others well in a variety of ministry settings.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- The Liberty Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of ATS, the Association of Theological Schools.
- With a foundation of biblical knowledge as well as courses designed for professional practice, training, and research, you can gain many of the tools needed to pursue a career in a wide range of ministry settings.
- 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.
- Gain hands-on experience through opportunities to serve with churches and organizations like the International Mission Board, Hume Lake, Samaritan’s Purse, and Second Baptist Houston.
What Will You Learn?
- Evangelism, discipleship, and pastoral care
- How to interpret and apply Scripture for effective ministry
- Leadership and spiritual formation tools for personal and team development
- Strategies for leading and supporting ministry efforts in various settings
Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s in Ministry Graduates
- Christian ministry staff member
- Church administrator
- Community chaplain
- Missionary
- Pastoral ministry worker
Some positions may require additional training and/or certification.
Facilities and Resources Available to Ministry Graduate Students
- We have a state-of-the-art homiletics/teaching lab in our John W. Rawlings School of Divinity building.
- Our Scriptorium houses the Rawlings Foundation’s rare book collection valued at over $1 million, a 111-foot-long Torah scroll that dates back to the 16th century, and a functioning replica of the Gutenberg Printing Press.
- We provide experiential learning opportunities through church and parachurch ministries.
- The Rawlings School of Divinity is one of the world’s largest schools for religious studies and ministerial training.
- The faculty in our seminary are first-rate biblical scholars and theologians in their own right. Liberty’s faculty have impacted the field of biblical scholarship since our founding, including the late Dr. Ed Hindson who was a fellow of the International Biographical Association in Cambridge, England.
Admission Requirements for Our Master’s in Ministry Degree Program
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
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
- 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
