Liberty’s residential Master of Theology program will only be available through the Summer 2023 semester. If you are interested in this program for Fall 2023 or later, please see our online Master of Theology.
Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Global Studies (Thesis)
Extend Your Ministry Internationally with a Postgraduate Degree in Global Studies
Are you looking to take your ministry overseas? Do you feel passionate about cultivating an understanding of biblical engagement across cultures in your local area? Whatever your reason is for extending your theological knowledge into global contexts, we want to partner with you to achieve your goals. If you have already completed a Master of Divinity and do not feel ready to dive into doctoral studies, consider our postgraduate Master of Theology degree in Global Studies!
Our global studies postgraduate courses are multifaceted. Whether you aspire to become a seminary teacher, senior pastor, or missionary to unreached people groups, you will find invaluable applications from your coursework. Get excited about spreading the Gospel and theological truths worldwide. With our degree, you’ll receive the advanced studies and preparation in intercultural engagement and communication you need to successfully pursue global missions.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).
- You will complete a practicum where you will be immersed in a different culture to fully prepare you for your career.
- Gain access to on-campus resources like our Scriptorium, homiletics lab, and classrooms with teleconferencing capabilities.
What Will You Learn?
- How to build an argument for and defend the Christian faith
- How to effectively communicate and engage with people from different cultures
- The global history of Christianity
Career Options for Th.M. in Global Studies Graduates
- Associate or senior pastor
- Author
- College instructor
- Local/international missionary
- Ministry leader
- Religion professor
- Researcher
Facilities and Experiential Learning Opportunities Available to Master of Theology Students
- Monday-only classes allow students to complete large portions of their postgraduate degree by attending class 1 day a week.
- We have a state-of-the-art homiletics teaching lab in the Freedom Tower, our School of Divinity building.
- Our Scriptorium houses the Rawlings Foundation rare book collection valued at over $1 million, a 111-foot-long Torah scroll that dates to the 16th century, and a functioning Gutenberg Printing Press replica.
- Local church ministry training is embedded within our programs.
- We provide experiential learning opportunities through church and parachurch ministries.
Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Divinity Degrees
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 Master of Divinity transcripts with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form for students in the final term of their Master of Divinity degree
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a postgraduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
ATS Commission on Accrediting
