Master of Arts in Religion – Homiletics

What Will You Study in Our Online Master of Arts in Religion – Homiletics?

• Evangelistic preaching
• Expository preaching
• Preaching from the Old and New Testaments

Our M.A. in Religion – Homiletics degree is an excellent choice for becoming an active church leader, working in the administration of parachurch organizations, or building impactful nonprofit organizations. Each Master of Arts in Religion – Homiletics degree course can help prepare you to perform in a wide variety of ministry roles, equipping you to communicate tactfully and minister in ways that bring glory to God. You can exit the program ready to work as a world-changing teacher or preacher of the Word.

Potential Career Opportunities for M.A.R. – Homiletics Graduates

• Associate pastor
• Church education administrator
• Lay ministry leader
• Missionary
• Religion professor
• Sermon writer
• Teaching 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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – 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.
• The Liberty Theological Seminary has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). This 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 $2,850.* It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses** all for one convenient fee.

*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 are charged at the part-time rate.

**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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,575 per semester – only $172/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.