Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Ministry

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Ministry?

• Contemporary culture and its impact on ministry
• How to apply theological concepts in ministry settings
• Theology of the Old and New Testaments

In addition to your core classes, you will complete both a divinity and a non-divinity area of study. Some available divinity areas of study include apologetics, biblical and theological studies, Christian leadership, Christian ministries, evangelism, global studies, and next generation ministries. Some non-divinity areas of study include education and business. At Liberty, we believe that an interdisciplinary approach can better prepare you for the nuances of ministry in a variety of settings.

Potential Careers for Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Ministry Graduates

• Ministry director
• Nonprofit manager/owner
• Parachurch professional
• Pastor
• Youth minister

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A. in Applied Ministry with Liberty University

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 degree 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. 
• You can complete this M.A. in Applied Ministry program in as little as 1.5 years!

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 part-time graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• Discounted divinity block rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 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 below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the online M.A. in Applied Ministry are charged at the part-time rate.