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Graduate Certificate in Global Studies

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Reach the World for Christ with a Graduate Certificate in Global Studies Online from Liberty University

Are you passionate about serving in a cross-cultural ministry and taking the gospel throughout the world? In just one semester, our Graduate Certificate in Global Studies can provide you with the necessary training you need to increase your cross-cultural ministry effectiveness, whether you currently serve Christ internationally or you feel called to expand your ministry across cultures.

Throughout our global studies graduate courses, you will study the biblical and theological basis for cross-cultural ministry as well as learn the importance of developing a faithful presentation of the Gospel that is relevant to the world’s diverse cultures. Our Graduate Certificate in Global Studies online program will prepare you to share the love of Christ cross-culturally, both at home and abroad.

What Will You Study in Our Online Graduate Global Studies Certificate Program?

Our global studies graduate certificate provides thorough training in the most important aspects of global and intercultural studies including the foundations and history of global studies, techniques for intercultural communication and engagement, and the biblical and theological basis for global involvement. Through an in-depth survey of global studies, you’ll study the history of global Christianity and intercultural communication and engagement.

You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in global studies.

Our Online Global Studies Certificate 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 certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • You can complete this Graduate Certificate in Global Studies online in as little as 1 semester. 

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
  • 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)

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Interested in studying on campus?

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

600+ Online Degrees

With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.

Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus

Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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